BURNS BRIDGE TR446
Carrying BURNS BRIDGE TR446 over RACCOON CREEK TRIB
500' NORTH OF TR 859, Washington, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BURNS BRIDGE TR446
The BURNS BRIDGE TR446 bridge in Washington, Pennsylvania carries BURNS BRIDGE TR446 over RACCOON CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1903, making it 123 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1954, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BURNS BRIDGE TR446 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
- 1903
- Last Reconstructed
- 1954
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000035289
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BURNS BRIDGE TR446 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 BURNS BRIDGE TR446 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 BURNS BRIDGE TR446?
BURNS BRIDGE TR446 in Washington, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BURNS BRIDGE TR446 inspected?
BURNS BRIDGE TR446'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 15 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BURNS BRIDGE TR446 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BURNS BRIDGE TR446?
BURNS BRIDGE TR446 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BURNS BRIDGE TR446?
BURNS BRIDGE TR446 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BURNS BRIDGE TR446 and does age affect safety?
BURNS BRIDGE TR446 was built in 1903, making it 123 years old and last reconstructed in 1954.
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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