East First Street over Norfolk Southern RR
FairNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · Watsontown Borough · Structure no. 000000000029420
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
East First Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East First Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,546 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East First Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is East First Street over Norfolk Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does East First Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is East First Street over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns East First Street over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.