FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LINFIELD BRIDGE

Carrying LINFIELD BRIDGE over SCHUYLKILL RIVER

PARKERFORD 7E5, Chester, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LINFIELD BRIDGE

The LINFIELD BRIDGE bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania carries LINFIELD BRIDGE over SCHUYLKILL RIVER. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 114.3 meters (375 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,576 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.

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

How LINFIELD BRIDGE compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Pennsylvania bridges
285
Bridges in Chester · 25 in Poor condition
LINFIELD BRIDGE 33.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
9.1
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Last Reconstructed
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
114.3 m (375 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,576 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000010361

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, 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 LINFIELD BRIDGE 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 LINFIELD BRIDGE against other structures in Chester 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 LINFIELD BRIDGE?

LINFIELD BRIDGE in Chester, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LINFIELD BRIDGE inspected?

LINFIELD BRIDGE'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 5,576 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LINFIELD BRIDGE 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 LINFIELD BRIDGE?

LINFIELD BRIDGE has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LINFIELD BRIDGE?

LINFIELD BRIDGE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LINFIELD BRIDGE and does age affect safety?

LINFIELD BRIDGE was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.

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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