FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLD SPRING RD

Carrying COLD SPRING RD over CONOCOCHEAGUE CREEK

0.4 MI NORTH OF SR 1008, Franklin, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLD SPRING RD

The COLD SPRING RD bridge in Franklin, Pennsylvania carries COLD SPRING RD over CONOCOCHEAGUE CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How COLD SPRING RD compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
215
Bridges in Franklin · 11 in Poor condition
COLD SPRING RD 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
27.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
34.7 m (114 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000017645

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 COLD SPRING RD 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 COLD SPRING RD against other structures in Franklin 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 COLD SPRING RD?

COLD SPRING RD in Franklin, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLD SPRING RD inspected?

COLD SPRING RD'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLD SPRING RD 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 COLD SPRING RD?

COLD SPRING RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLD SPRING RD?

COLD SPRING RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COLD SPRING RD and does age affect safety?

COLD SPRING RD was built in 1983, making it 43 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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