FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T-448

Carrying T-448 over PA TPK (I-76)

WEST PENNSBORO TWP, Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T-448

The T-448 bridge in Cumberland, Pennsylvania carries T-448 over PA TPK (I-76). It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 38.1 meters (125 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.7 metric tons.

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

How T-448 compares

▲ 12.4
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Pennsylvania bridges
239
Bridges in Cumberland · 10 in Poor condition
T-448 51.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
38.1 m (125 ft)
Deck Width
10.8 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000013997

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-448 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-448 against other structures in Cumberland 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-448?

T-448 in Cumberland, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T-448 inspected?

T-448'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-448 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for T-448?

T-448 has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T-448?

T-448 is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is T-448 and does age affect safety?

T-448 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

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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