T682 BLUEBIRD SP R
Carrying T682 BLUEBIRD SP R over QUEMAHONING CREEK
.5 MI.E.OF SIPESVILLE, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T682 BLUEBIRD SP R
The T682 BLUEBIRD SP R bridge in Somerset, Pennsylvania carries T682 BLUEBIRD SP R over QUEMAHONING CREEK. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34 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 6/9. 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 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T682 BLUEBIRD SP R 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
- 1914
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 34 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000031735
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
T682 BLUEBIRD SP R 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 T682 BLUEBIRD SP R against other structures in Somerset 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 T682 BLUEBIRD SP R?
T682 BLUEBIRD SP R in Somerset, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T682 BLUEBIRD SP R inspected?
T682 BLUEBIRD SP R'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 34 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T682 BLUEBIRD SP R 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 T682 BLUEBIRD SP R?
T682 BLUEBIRD SP R has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T682 BLUEBIRD SP R?
T682 BLUEBIRD SP R is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is T682 BLUEBIRD SP R and does age affect safety?
T682 BLUEBIRD SP R was built in 1914, making it 112 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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