US Bridges

SR 2032 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Brooklyn Twp .6 M W TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000032530

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 2032 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2032 over Norfolk Southern RR in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2032
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationBrooklyn Twp .6 M W TR 11
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.7991, -75.7733
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$810,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2032 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2032 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 2032 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 2032 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2032 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.