FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PA 191 (LR 171)

Carrying PA 191 (LR 171) over MONROE COUNTY RAIL AUTH.

CRESCO, Monroe, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PA 191 (LR 171)

The PA 191 (LR 171) bridge in Monroe, Pennsylvania carries PA 191 (LR 171) over MONROE COUNTY RAIL AUTH.. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 45.1 meters (148 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,591 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

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

How PA 191 (LR 171) compares

▼ 12.1
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Pennsylvania bridges
214
Bridges in Monroe · 34 in Poor condition
PA 191 (LR 171) 27.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.1
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
5.6
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
45.1 m (148 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
5,591 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026777

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PA 191 (LR 171) 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 191 (LR 171) against other structures in Monroe 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 191 (LR 171)?

PA 191 (LR 171) in Monroe, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PA 191 (LR 171) inspected?

PA 191 (LR 171)'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 5,591 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 191 (LR 171) 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 191 (LR 171)?

PA 191 (LR 171) has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PA 191 (LR 171)?

PA 191 (LR 171) is owned and maintained by Railroad.

How old is PA 191 (LR 171) and does age affect safety?

PA 191 (LR 171) was built in 1954, making it 72 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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