997;Cumberland Hwy
Carrying 997;Cumberland Hwy over Lehman Run
0.5 Mi. S. Pleasant Hall, Franklin, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 997;Cumberland Hwy
The 997;Cumberland Hwy bridge in Franklin, Pennsylvania carries 997;Cumberland Hwy over Lehman Run. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,203 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 997;Cumberland Hwy 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
- 1927
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 17.7 m (58 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,203 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000017468
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 997;Cumberland Hwy 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 997;Cumberland Hwy?
997;Cumberland Hwy in Franklin, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 997;Cumberland Hwy inspected?
997;Cumberland Hwy'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 4,203 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 997;Cumberland Hwy 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 997;Cumberland Hwy?
997;Cumberland Hwy has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 997;Cumberland Hwy?
997;Cumberland Hwy is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is 997;Cumberland Hwy and does age affect safety?
997;Cumberland Hwy was built in 1927, making it 99 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
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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