US Bridges

Evans Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 MI E PA-100 3138-G1 · Structure no. 000000000028231

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
1989 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Evans Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Evans Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,100 by 2009. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEvans Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern (hsb)
Location1.1 MI E PA-100 3138-G1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.244, -75.6462
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1989)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2009
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evans Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Evans Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Evans Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)?

It is owned by the Railroad.