BISHOP ROAD T-612
Carrying BISHOP ROAD T-612 over YELLOW BREECHES CREEK
YORK#249/.5S BOWMANSDALE, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BISHOP ROAD T-612
The BISHOP ROAD T-612 bridge in Cumberland, Pennsylvania carries BISHOP ROAD T-612 over YELLOW BREECHES CREEK. It was built in 1898, making it 128 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 40.8 meters (134 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 145 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 2/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. 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 BISHOP ROAD T-612 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1898
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 40.8 m (134 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 145 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000014048
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 2/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
BISHOP ROAD T-612 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BISHOP ROAD T-612 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 BISHOP ROAD T-612?
BISHOP ROAD T-612 in Cumberland, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BISHOP ROAD T-612 inspected?
BISHOP ROAD T-612'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 145 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BISHOP ROAD T-612 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BISHOP ROAD T-612?
BISHOP ROAD T-612 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BISHOP ROAD T-612?
BISHOP ROAD T-612 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BISHOP ROAD T-612 and does age affect safety?
BISHOP ROAD T-612 was built in 1898, making it 128 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.
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