US Bridges

Moore Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 275 S of Washington Ave · Structure no. 000000000045832

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore Avenue
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location275 S of Washington Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33339, -79.7042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic230 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Moore Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Moore Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moore Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.