T-821 (old Rt 11) over Norfolk Southern RR
PoorPosted for loadSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · T-821 over NS Railroad · Structure no. 000000000052403
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
T-821 (old Rt 11) over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-821 (old Rt 11) over Norfolk Southern RR in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-821 (old Rt 11) over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-821 (old Rt 11) 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does T-821 (old Rt 11) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is T-821 (old Rt 11) over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns T-821 (old Rt 11) over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the Railroad.