FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GREENWOOD AVENUE

Carrying GREENWOOD AVENUE over TOOKANY CREEK

CHELTENHAM 3370H06, Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GREENWOOD AVENUE

The GREENWOOD AVENUE bridge in Montgomery, Pennsylvania carries GREENWOOD AVENUE over TOOKANY CREEK. It was built in 1899, making it 127 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1929, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,568 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 superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.

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

How GREENWOOD AVENUE compares

▼ 2.1
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 46%
Lower load rating than 54% of Pennsylvania bridges
608
Bridges in Montgomery · 60 in Poor condition
GREENWOOD AVENUE 37.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1899
Last Reconstructed
1929
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
24.0 m (79 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,568 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000027676

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GREENWOOD AVENUE 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 GREENWOOD AVENUE against other structures in Montgomery 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 GREENWOOD AVENUE?

GREENWOOD AVENUE in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GREENWOOD AVENUE inspected?

GREENWOOD AVENUE'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 6,568 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GREENWOOD AVENUE 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 GREENWOOD AVENUE?

GREENWOOD AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GREENWOOD AVENUE?

GREENWOOD AVENUE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is GREENWOOD AVENUE and does age affect safety?

GREENWOOD AVENUE was built in 1899, making it 127 years old and last reconstructed in 1929.

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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