FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD

Carrying SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD over OVER CONNEAUT CREEK W BR

CONNEAUT TOWNSHIP, Erie, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD

The SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD bridge in Erie, Pennsylvania carries SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD over OVER CONNEAUT CREEK W BR. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 383 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 34.5 metric tons.

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

How SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Pennsylvania bridges
331
Bridges in Erie · 20 in Poor condition
SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD 34.5 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.3
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
34.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
383 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000016312

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD 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 SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD against other structures in Erie 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 SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD?

SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD in Erie, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD inspected?

SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD'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 383 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD 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 SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD?

SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD?

SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD and does age affect safety?

SR 3011,KNAPP ROAD was built in 1952, making it 74 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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