FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRIDGE 724,T-677

Carrying BRIDGE 724,T-677 over OVER BIG RUN

COSSITT RD,WEST SALEM TWP, Mercer, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRIDGE 724,T-677

The BRIDGE 724,T-677 bridge in Mercer, Pennsylvania carries BRIDGE 724,T-677 over OVER BIG RUN. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 89 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 5/9, 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 43.5 metric tons.

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

How BRIDGE 724,T-677 compares

▲ 4.2
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Pennsylvania bridges
273
Bridges in Mercer · 37 in Poor condition
BRIDGE 724,T-677 43.5 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
89 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026292

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRIDGE 724,T-677 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 BRIDGE 724,T-677 against other structures in Mercer 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 BRIDGE 724,T-677?

BRIDGE 724,T-677 in Mercer, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BRIDGE 724,T-677 inspected?

BRIDGE 724,T-677'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 89 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRIDGE 724,T-677 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 BRIDGE 724,T-677?

BRIDGE 724,T-677 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRIDGE 724,T-677?

BRIDGE 724,T-677 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BRIDGE 724,T-677 and does age affect safety?

BRIDGE 724,T-677 was built in 1962, making it 64 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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