FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PA 241; Colebrook

Carrying PA 241; Colebrook over BECK CREEK

ROCHERTY, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PA 241; Colebrook

The PA 241; Colebrook bridge in Lebanon, Pennsylvania carries PA 241; Colebrook over BECK CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,984 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.2 metric tons.

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

How PA 241; Colebrook compares

▲ 16.9
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Pennsylvania bridges
221
Bridges in Lebanon · 20 in Poor condition
PA 241; Colebrook 56.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
56.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,984 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000022668

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PA 241; Colebrook 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 PA 241; Colebrook against other structures in Lebanon 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 PA 241; Colebrook?

PA 241; Colebrook in Lebanon, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PA 241; Colebrook inspected?

PA 241; Colebrook'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 8,984 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 241; Colebrook 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 PA 241; Colebrook?

PA 241; Colebrook has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PA 241; Colebrook?

PA 241; Colebrook is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PA 241; Colebrook and does age affect safety?

PA 241; Colebrook was built in 1984, making it 42 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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