FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 287

Carrying TR 287 over OVER TIOGA RIVER

N.TIOGA BORO-RIVER BRIDGE, Tioga, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 287

The TR 287 bridge in Tioga, Pennsylvania carries TR 287 over OVER TIOGA RIVER. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 107.9 meters (354 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,257 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.

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

How TR 287 compares

▼ 14.4
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Pennsylvania bridges
429
Bridges in Tioga · 14 in Poor condition
TR 287 24.9 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.3
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−0.4

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
107.9 m (354 ft)
Deck Width
10.3 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,257 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000032883

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 287 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 TR 287 against other structures in Tioga 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 TR 287?

TR 287 in Tioga, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 287 inspected?

TR 287'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 4,257 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 287 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TR 287?

TR 287 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 287?

TR 287 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is TR 287 and does age affect safety?

TR 287 was built in 1949, making it 77 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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