US Bridges

Hudson Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Hud St/Sprg Garden/Nsrc · Structure no. 000000000038036

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Hudson Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hudson Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,478 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHudson Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
LocationHud St/Sprg Garden/Nsrc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9737, -76.7143
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic4,478 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$699,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hudson Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hudson Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Street over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the Railroad.