FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T392 MADISON BR#1

Carrying T392 MADISON BR#1 over MUD CREEK

1.5 MI. SW OF JERSEYTOWN, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T392 MADISON BR#1

The T392 MADISON BR#1 bridge in Columbia, Pennsylvania carries T392 MADISON BR#1 over MUD CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

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

How T392 MADISON BR#1 compares

▼ 21.2
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Pennsylvania bridges
187
Bridges in Columbia · 16 in Poor condition
T392 MADISON BR#1 18.1 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.4
Serviceability /30
18.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Last Reconstructed
1982
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000012819

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 T392 MADISON BR#1 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 T392 MADISON BR#1 against other structures in Columbia 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 T392 MADISON BR#1?

T392 MADISON BR#1 in Columbia, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T392 MADISON BR#1 inspected?

T392 MADISON BR#1'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T392 MADISON BR#1 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 T392 MADISON BR#1?

T392 MADISON BR#1 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T392 MADISON BR#1?

T392 MADISON BR#1 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T392 MADISON BR#1 and does age affect safety?

T392 MADISON BR#1 was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 1982.

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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