FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VALLEY ROAD T-377

Carrying VALLEY ROAD T-377 over DEEP CREEK

T377 IN HEGINS TWP, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VALLEY ROAD T-377

The VALLEY ROAD T-377 bridge in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania carries VALLEY ROAD T-377 over DEEP CREEK. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 43.5 metric tons.

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

How VALLEY ROAD T-377 compares

▲ 4.2
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Pennsylvania bridges
199
Bridges in Schuylkill · 46 in Poor condition
VALLEY ROAD T-377 43.5 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
11.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1922
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000030893

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

VALLEY ROAD T-377 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 VALLEY ROAD T-377 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 VALLEY ROAD T-377?

VALLEY ROAD T-377 in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VALLEY ROAD T-377 inspected?

VALLEY ROAD T-377'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VALLEY ROAD T-377 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 VALLEY ROAD T-377?

VALLEY ROAD T-377 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VALLEY ROAD T-377?

VALLEY ROAD T-377 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VALLEY ROAD T-377 and does age affect safety?

VALLEY ROAD T-377 was built in 1922, making it 104 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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