US Bridges

SR 2041 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Hop Bottom Bo .2M E TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000032543

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
482
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 2041 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2041 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 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2041
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationHop Bottom Bo .2M E TR 11
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.7024, -75.7623
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2024)
Projected traffic488 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$278,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2041 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is SR 2041 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 2041 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 2041 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2041 over Norfolk Southern RR?

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