FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T-734 CHESTNUT ST

Carrying T-734 CHESTNUT ST over TROUT RUN

BTW T651 & SR0403, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: T-734 CHESTNUT ST

The T-734 CHESTNUT ST bridge in Indiana, Pennsylvania carries T-734 CHESTNUT ST over TROUT RUN. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

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

How T-734 CHESTNUT ST compares

214
Bridges in Indiana · 34 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000019480

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

T-734 CHESTNUT ST 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 T-734 CHESTNUT ST against other structures in Indiana 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 T-734 CHESTNUT ST?

T-734 CHESTNUT ST in Indiana, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T-734 CHESTNUT ST inspected?

T-734 CHESTNUT ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-734 CHESTNUT ST 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 T-734 CHESTNUT ST?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for T-734 CHESTNUT ST.

Who is responsible for maintaining T-734 CHESTNUT ST?

T-734 CHESTNUT ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T-734 CHESTNUT ST and does age affect safety?

T-734 CHESTNUT ST was built in 1977, making it 49 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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