US Bridges

T-898 Monastery D over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft from SR 1024 · Structure no. 000000000046295

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,317
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-898 Monastery D over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-898 Monastery D over Norfolk Southern RR in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,317 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,241 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-898 Monastery D
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location500 Ft from SR 1024
RouteCity Street T0898
Coordinates40.30509, -79.40394
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,317 (2024)
Projected traffic8,241 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerTown or Township 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 T-898 Monastery D over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-898 Monastery D over Norfolk Southern RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does T-898 Monastery D over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 6,317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-898 Monastery D over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns T-898 Monastery D over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.