Dekalb Street over Norfolk Southern
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · S.Schuylkill River 3367D3 · Structure no. 000000000044485
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 313 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,486
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dekalb Street over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dekalb Street over Norfolk Southern in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,486 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,345 by 2032. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dekalb Street over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dekalb Street over Norfolk Southern in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Dekalb Street over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 17,486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Dekalb Street over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 308 ft (93.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Dekalb Street over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.