US Bridges

Pa 24; SR 0024 over Norfolk So.

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI S of US 30 E.York · Structure no. 000000000037347

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 24; SR 0024 over Norfolk So. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 24; SR 0024 over Norfolk So. in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 20,765 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,102 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 24; SR 0024
CrossesNorfolk So.
Location0.2 MI S of US 30 E.York
RouteState Highway 24
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9832, -76.66465
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,765 (2024)
Projected traffic30,102 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pa 24; SR 0024 over Norfolk So. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 24; SR 0024 over Norfolk So. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 24; SR 0024 over Norfolk So. carry?

About 20,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 24; SR 0024 over Norfolk So.?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 24; SR 0024 over Norfolk So.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.