WALTER AVENUE
Carrying WALTER AVENUE over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY
GREENCASTLE/NSRC, Franklin, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WALTER AVENUE
The WALTER AVENUE bridge in Franklin, Pennsylvania carries WALTER AVENUE over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.1 meters (125 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WALTER AVENUE 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
- 1988
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 38.1 m (125 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000017760
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WALTER AVENUE 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 WALTER AVENUE 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 WALTER AVENUE?
WALTER AVENUE in Franklin, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WALTER AVENUE inspected?
WALTER AVENUE'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 2,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WALTER AVENUE 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 WALTER AVENUE?
WALTER AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WALTER AVENUE?
WALTER AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WALTER AVENUE and does age affect safety?
WALTER AVENUE was built in 1988, making it 38 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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