FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HILLENDALE RD;T337

Carrying HILLENDALE RD;T337 over WEST BR RED CLAY CREEK

1.5 Mi W of PA-82 3801-E8, Chester, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HILLENDALE RD;T337

The HILLENDALE RD;T337 bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania carries HILLENDALE RD;T337 over WEST BR RED CLAY CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,920 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How HILLENDALE RD;T337 compares

▼ 16.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Pennsylvania bridges
285
Bridges in Chester · 25 in Poor condition
HILLENDALE RD;T337 22.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.2
Serviceability /30
14.5
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 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
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
5.6 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,920 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000010658

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HILLENDALE RD;T337 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 HILLENDALE RD;T337 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 HILLENDALE RD;T337?

HILLENDALE RD;T337 in Chester, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HILLENDALE RD;T337 inspected?

HILLENDALE RD;T337'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 1,920 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HILLENDALE RD;T337 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 HILLENDALE RD;T337?

HILLENDALE RD;T337 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HILLENDALE RD;T337?

HILLENDALE RD;T337 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HILLENDALE RD;T337 and does age affect safety?

HILLENDALE RD;T337 was built in 1932, making it 94 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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