FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T-482

Carrying T-482 over SCHWABEN CREEK

LECK KILL, Northumberland, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T-482

The T-482 bridge in Northumberland, Pennsylvania carries T-482 over SCHWABEN CREEK. It was built in 1897, making it 129 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2018, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 85 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 33.6 metric tons.

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

How T-482 compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Pennsylvania bridges
193
Bridges in Northumberland · 8 in Poor condition
T-482 33.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
17.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1897
Last Reconstructed
2018
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
85 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000029379

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-482 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 T-482 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-482?

T-482 in Northumberland, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T-482 inspected?

T-482'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 85 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-482 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 T-482?

T-482 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T-482?

T-482 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is T-482 and does age affect safety?

T-482 was built in 1897, making it 129 years old and last reconstructed in 2018.

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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