FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S. MEADOW LN. T471

Carrying S. MEADOW LN. T471 over MANADA CREEK

1E US 22 & PA 39/MANADA C, Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S. MEADOW LN. T471

The S. MEADOW LN. T471 bridge in Dauphin, Pennsylvania carries S. MEADOW LN. T471 over MANADA CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, 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 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. 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 S. MEADOW LN. T471 compares

▼ 21.2
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Pennsylvania bridges
283
Bridges in Dauphin · 19 in Poor condition
S. MEADOW LN. T471 18.1 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.4
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1994
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000014655

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

S. MEADOW LN. T471 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 S. MEADOW LN. T471 against other structures in Dauphin 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 S. MEADOW LN. T471?

S. MEADOW LN. T471 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S. MEADOW LN. T471 inspected?

S. MEADOW LN. T471'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. S. MEADOW LN. T471 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 S. MEADOW LN. T471?

S. MEADOW LN. T471 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S. MEADOW LN. T471?

S. MEADOW LN. T471 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is S. MEADOW LN. T471 and does age affect safety?

S. MEADOW LN. T471 was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.

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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