FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PRICE ROAD

Carrying PRICE ROAD over UNAMI CREEK

3 MI N SR 63 ADC 2918-B3, Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PRICE ROAD

The PRICE ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Pennsylvania carries PRICE ROAD over UNAMI CREEK. It was built in 1919, making it 107 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1968, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.4 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 51 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 superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How PRICE ROAD compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
608
Bridges in Montgomery · 60 in Poor condition
PRICE ROAD 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
12.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1919
Last Reconstructed
1968
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
20.4 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
51 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000027945

Condition Analysis

  • At 0/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.

How to read this record

PRICE ROAD 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 PRICE ROAD 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 PRICE ROAD?

PRICE ROAD in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PRICE ROAD inspected?

PRICE ROAD'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 51 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PRICE ROAD 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 PRICE ROAD?

PRICE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PRICE ROAD?

PRICE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PRICE ROAD and does age affect safety?

PRICE ROAD was built in 1919, making it 107 years old and last reconstructed in 1968.

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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