FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T338,FALL RUN ROAD

Carrying T338,FALL RUN ROAD over FALL CREEK

4 MI.NW.OF NEW LEXINGTON, Somerset, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T338,FALL RUN ROAD

The T338,FALL RUN ROAD bridge in Somerset, Pennsylvania carries T338,FALL RUN ROAD over FALL CREEK. It was built in 1912, making it 114 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 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 superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

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

How T338,FALL RUN ROAD compares

▲ 0.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Pennsylvania bridges
400
Bridges in Somerset · 58 in Poor condition
T338,FALL RUN ROAD 39.9 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1912
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000031869

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

T338,FALL RUN 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 T338,FALL RUN ROAD 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 T338,FALL RUN ROAD?

T338,FALL RUN ROAD in Somerset, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T338,FALL RUN ROAD inspected?

T338,FALL RUN ROAD'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 75 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T338,FALL RUN 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 T338,FALL RUN ROAD?

T338,FALL RUN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T338,FALL RUN ROAD?

T338,FALL RUN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is T338,FALL RUN ROAD and does age affect safety?

T338,FALL RUN ROAD was built in 1912, making it 114 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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