FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 333-PA 333

Carrying SR 333-PA 333 over DELAWARE CREEK

1 MI N THOMPSONTOWN, Juniata, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 333-PA 333

The SR 333-PA 333 bridge in Juniata, Pennsylvania carries SR 333-PA 333 over DELAWARE CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.7 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,073 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.6 metric tons.

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

How SR 333-PA 333 compares

▲ 3.3
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of Pennsylvania bridges
109
Bridges in Juniata · 11 in Poor condition
SR 333-PA 333 42.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
42.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
20.7 m (68 ft)
Deck Width
12.1 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,073 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000020088

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

SR 333-PA 333 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 SR 333-PA 333 against other structures in Juniata 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 333-PA 333?

SR 333-PA 333 in Juniata, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 333-PA 333 inspected?

SR 333-PA 333'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 4,073 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 333-PA 333 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 SR 333-PA 333?

SR 333-PA 333 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 333-PA 333?

SR 333-PA 333 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 333-PA 333 and does age affect safety?

SR 333-PA 333 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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