US Bridges

SR 80 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. North of Milton · Structure no. 000000000043282

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 80 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 16,130 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,560 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 80 Wbl
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.5 Mi. North of Milton
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.05172, -76.84983
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,130 (2024)
Projected traffic17,560 by 2032
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 80 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 80 Wbl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 16,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.