FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PA 339 (LR 53066)

Carrying PA 339 (LR 53066) over CATAWISSA CREEK

3 M.S.OF ZIONS GROVE, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PA 339 (LR 53066)

The PA 339 (LR 53066) bridge in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania carries PA 339 (LR 53066) over CATAWISSA CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 323 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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. 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 PA 339 (LR 53066) compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Pennsylvania bridges
199
Bridges in Schuylkill · 46 in Poor condition
PA 339 (LR 53066) 33.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
323 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000030677

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require 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

PA 339 (LR 53066) 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 PA 339 (LR 53066) against other structures in Schuylkill 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 PA 339 (LR 53066)?

PA 339 (LR 53066) in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PA 339 (LR 53066) inspected?

PA 339 (LR 53066)'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 323 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 339 (LR 53066) 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 PA 339 (LR 53066)?

PA 339 (LR 53066) has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PA 339 (LR 53066)?

PA 339 (LR 53066) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PA 339 (LR 53066) and does age affect safety?

PA 339 (LR 53066) was built in 1932, making it 94 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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