US Bridges

SR 1053 over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036442

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,523
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 1053 over Norfolk Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1053 over Norfolk Southern Railway in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,523 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,567 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1053
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
LocationHempfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3171, -79.4883
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,523 (2024)
Projected traffic6,567 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1053 over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1053 over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1053 over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 6,523 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1053 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1053 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the Railroad.