Moser RD over Norfolk Southern
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 3139-A3 · Structure no. 000000000040672
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moser RD over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moser RD over Norfolk Southern in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2037. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Moser RD over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moser RD over Norfolk Southern 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 Moser RD over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Moser RD over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Moser RD over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.