Franklin Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 325 S of High ST 3138-G2 · Structure no. 000000000028232
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Franklin Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Franklin Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2016. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin 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 2023.
How much traffic does Franklin Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Franklin Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)?
It is owned by the Railroad.