T-351 TOPEKA ROAD
Carrying T-351 TOPEKA ROAD over OSWAYO CREEK
400 FT FROM SR 44, Potter, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T-351 TOPEKA ROAD
The T-351 TOPEKA ROAD bridge in Potter, Pennsylvania carries T-351 TOPEKA ROAD over OSWAYO CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 3.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T-351 TOPEKA ROAD 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
- 1920
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 18.9 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 000000000030439
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 1/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
T-351 TOPEKA 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 T-351 TOPEKA ROAD against other structures in Potter 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-351 TOPEKA ROAD?
T-351 TOPEKA ROAD in Potter, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T-351 TOPEKA ROAD inspected?
T-351 TOPEKA ROAD'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-351 TOPEKA 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 T-351 TOPEKA ROAD?
T-351 TOPEKA ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 3.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T-351 TOPEKA ROAD?
T-351 TOPEKA ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is T-351 TOPEKA ROAD and does age affect safety?
T-351 TOPEKA ROAD was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
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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