FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PA 45 (MARKET ST)

Carrying PA 45 (MARKET ST) over BULL RUN

BORO OF LEWISBURG, Union, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PA 45 (MARKET ST)

The PA 45 (MARKET ST) bridge in Union, Pennsylvania carries PA 45 (MARKET ST) over BULL RUN. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,358 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How PA 45 (MARKET ST) compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
163
Bridges in Union · 7 in Poor condition
PA 45 (MARKET ST) 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
18.8 m (62 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,358 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000033416

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PA 45 (MARKET ST) 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 PA 45 (MARKET ST) against other structures in Union 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 45 (MARKET ST)?

PA 45 (MARKET ST) in Union, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PA 45 (MARKET ST) inspected?

PA 45 (MARKET ST)'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 14,358 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 45 (MARKET ST) 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 PA 45 (MARKET ST)?

PA 45 (MARKET ST) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PA 45 (MARKET ST)?

PA 45 (MARKET ST) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PA 45 (MARKET ST) and does age affect safety?

PA 45 (MARKET ST) was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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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