FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EASTON ROAD

Carrying EASTON ROAD over BRANCH OF TACONY CREEK

0.4 Mi N SR73 ADC 3370-E5, Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EASTON ROAD

The EASTON ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Pennsylvania carries EASTON ROAD over BRANCH OF TACONY CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,838 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.3 metric tons.

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

How EASTON ROAD compares

▼ 2.0
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Pennsylvania bridges
608
Bridges in Montgomery · 60 in Poor condition
EASTON ROAD 37.3 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
2019
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
21.3 m (70 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,838 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000027989

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EASTON ROAD 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 EASTON 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 EASTON ROAD?

EASTON ROAD in Montgomery, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EASTON ROAD inspected?

EASTON 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 13,838 vehicles per day.

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

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

EASTON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EASTON ROAD?

EASTON ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EASTON ROAD and does age affect safety?

EASTON ROAD was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.

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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