US Bridges

SR 1018 over Norfolk Southern RR

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · New Milford Tp 100W TR11 · Structure no. 000000000032438

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,012
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 1018 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1018 over Norfolk Southern RR in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,412 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1018
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationNew Milford Tp 100W TR11
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.8961, -75.7313
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2024)
Projected traffic1,412 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1018 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1018 over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1018 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1018 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1018 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.