US Bridges

SR 0706 TR 706 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · New Milford Twp JCT TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000032368

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,521
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0706 TR 706 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0706 TR 706 over Norfolk Southern RR in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,521 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,089 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0706 TR 706
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationNew Milford Twp JCT TR 11
RouteState Highway 706
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.86789, -75.74671
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,521 (2023)
Projected traffic4,089 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$268,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0706 TR 706 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0706 TR 706 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0706 TR 706 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 3,521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0706 TR 706 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0706 TR 706 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.