NELSON RUN RD
Carrying NELSON RUN RD over BIG NELSON RUN
1 MI NE OF SR 872, Potter, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NELSON RUN RD
The NELSON RUN RD bridge in Potter, Pennsylvania carries NELSON RUN RD over BIG NELSON RUN. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, 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 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
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 50.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NELSON RUN RD 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
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 2004
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000030491
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NELSON RUN RD 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 NELSON RUN RD 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 NELSON RUN RD?
NELSON RUN RD in Potter, 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 NELSON RUN RD inspected?
NELSON RUN RD'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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NELSON RUN RD 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 NELSON RUN RD?
NELSON RUN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NELSON RUN RD?
NELSON RUN RD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is NELSON RUN RD and does age affect safety?
NELSON RUN RD was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.
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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