T-802
Carrying T-802 over S BR OF ROARING CREEK
E. OF ELYSBURG, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T-802
The T-802 bridge in Northumberland, Pennsylvania carries T-802 over S BR OF ROARING CREEK. It was built in 1870, making it 156 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1983, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 2/9. 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.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T-802 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1870
- Last Reconstructed
- 1983
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.8 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 000000000029352
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
T-802 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 T-802 against other structures in Northumberland 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 T-802?
T-802 in Northumberland, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T-802 inspected?
T-802's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-802 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 T-802?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for T-802.
Who is responsible for maintaining T-802?
T-802 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is T-802 and does age affect safety?
T-802 was built in 1870, making it 156 years old and last reconstructed in 1983.
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.
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