CHRISTOPHER WAY
Carrying CHRISTOPHER WAY over BLOOMING GROVE CREEK
AT SR 4004 INTERSECTION, Pike, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHRISTOPHER WAY
The CHRISTOPHER WAY bridge in Pike, Pennsylvania carries CHRISTOPHER WAY over BLOOMING GROVE CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHRISTOPHER WAY compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000030016
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
CHRISTOPHER WAY 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 CHRISTOPHER WAY against other structures in Pike 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 CHRISTOPHER WAY?
CHRISTOPHER WAY in Pike, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHRISTOPHER WAY inspected?
CHRISTOPHER WAY'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 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHRISTOPHER WAY 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 CHRISTOPHER WAY?
CHRISTOPHER WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHRISTOPHER WAY?
CHRISTOPHER WAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CHRISTOPHER WAY and does age affect safety?
CHRISTOPHER WAY was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.
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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