US Bridges

SR 1043 over Norfolk Sothern Railway

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Derry Township · Structure no. 000000000041699

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,087
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1043 over Norfolk Sothern Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1043 over Norfolk Sothern Railway in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 2,087 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1043
CrossesNorfolk Sothern Railway
LocationDerry Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32485, -79.35789
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,087 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 1043 over Norfolk Sothern Railway built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1043 over Norfolk Sothern 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 1043 over Norfolk Sothern Railway carry?

About 2,087 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1043 over Norfolk Sothern Railway?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1043 over Norfolk Sothern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.