Second Street over Norfolk Southern RR
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Second ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000036988
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Second Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2020. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Second Street 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Second Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.