Washington Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 400 S of High ST 3138-H2 · Structure no. 000000000028233
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Washington Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Washington Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2015. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Washington Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Washington 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 2022.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb) carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Washington Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Norfolk Southern (hsb)?
It is owned by the Railroad.