US Bridges

Maple Avenue over Norfolk Southern M.L.

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 200 Block Maple Avenue · Structure no. 000000000042976

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Avenue over Norfolk Southern M.L. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple Avenue over Norfolk Southern M.L. in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,203 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaple Avenue
CrossesNorfolk Southern M.L.
Location200 Block Maple Avenue
RouteCity Street 0M00L
Coordinates40.30534, -79.54414
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic8,203 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
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 Maple Avenue over Norfolk Southern M.L. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Avenue over Norfolk Southern M.L. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Avenue over Norfolk Southern M.L. carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple Avenue over Norfolk Southern M.L.?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Avenue over Norfolk Southern M.L.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.