FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T-323 BLUES GAP RD

Carrying T-323 BLUES GAP RD over TOWN CREEK

3 MI.S.OF CHANEYSVILLE, Bedford, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T-323 BLUES GAP RD

The T-323 BLUES GAP RD bridge in Bedford, Pennsylvania carries T-323 BLUES GAP RD over TOWN CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 32.3 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How T-323 BLUES GAP RD compares

▲ 7.9
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Pennsylvania bridges
99
Bridges in Bedford · 1 in Poor condition
T-323 BLUES GAP RD 47.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
47.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
32.3 m (106 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
31 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000004534

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-323 BLUES GAP RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare T-323 BLUES GAP RD against other structures in Bedford and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for T-323 BLUES GAP RD?

T-323 BLUES GAP RD in Bedford, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T-323 BLUES GAP RD inspected?

T-323 BLUES GAP RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 31 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-323 BLUES GAP RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for T-323 BLUES GAP RD?

T-323 BLUES GAP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T-323 BLUES GAP RD?

T-323 BLUES GAP RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is T-323 BLUES GAP RD and does age affect safety?

T-323 BLUES GAP RD was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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