ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE
Carrying ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE over KINGS CREEK TRIB.
250' SOUTH OF TR 869, Washington, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE
The ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE bridge in Washington, Pennsylvania carries ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE over KINGS CREEK TRIB.. It was built in 1902, making it 124 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 42.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE 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
- 1902
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.0 m (13 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000035286
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, 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 (8/9), 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 ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE 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 ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE against other structures in Washington 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 ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE?
ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE in Washington, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE inspected?
ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE'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 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE 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 ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE?
ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE?
ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE and does age affect safety?
ROCK SCHOOL BRIDGE was built in 1902, making it 124 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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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