US Bridges

High Street over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · West of Pa 412 · Structure no. 000000000054552

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete culvert carrying High Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2024. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationWest of Pa 412
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59081, -75.34464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2014)
Projected traffic990 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was High Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Street over Norfolk Southern RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does High Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns High Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.