FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLE BRIDGE TR847

Carrying COLE BRIDGE TR847 over HARMON CREEK

GOODWILL HUNT CLUB RD, Washington, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLE BRIDGE TR847

The COLE BRIDGE TR847 bridge in Washington, Pennsylvania carries COLE BRIDGE TR847 over HARMON CREEK. It was built in 1907, making it 119 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. 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 COLE BRIDGE TR847 compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
655
Bridges in Washington · 77 in Poor condition
COLE BRIDGE TR847 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1907
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000035291

How to read this record

COLE BRIDGE TR847 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 COLE BRIDGE TR847 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 COLE BRIDGE TR847?

COLE BRIDGE TR847 in Washington, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLE BRIDGE TR847 inspected?

COLE BRIDGE TR847'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLE BRIDGE TR847 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 COLE BRIDGE TR847?

COLE BRIDGE TR847 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLE BRIDGE TR847?

COLE BRIDGE TR847 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COLE BRIDGE TR847 and does age affect safety?

COLE BRIDGE TR847 was built in 1907, making it 119 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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