US Bridges

SR 0011 & 0015 SB over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Selinsgrove · Structure no. 000000000031050

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,181
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0011 & 0015 SB over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0011 & 0015 SB over Norfolk Southern RR in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,181 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,464 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0011 & 0015 SB
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationBoro of Selinsgrove
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates40.87897, -76.79961
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,181 (2024)
Projected traffic8,464 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 0011 & 0015 SB over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0011 & 0015 SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0011 & 0015 SB over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 0011 & 0015 SB over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0011 & 0015 SB over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.