FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TRAUX BRIDGE TR348

Carrying TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 over HARMON CREEK

300' SOUTH OF TR-319, Washington, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TRAUX BRIDGE TR348

The TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 bridge in Washington, Pennsylvania carries TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 over HARMON CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 5.4 metric tons.

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

How TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 compares

▼ 33.9
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Pennsylvania bridges
655
Bridges in Washington · 77 in Poor condition
TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 5.4 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
28.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
9.3
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
5.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Last Reconstructed
2014
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000035303

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 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 TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 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 TRAUX BRIDGE TR348?

TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 in Washington, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 inspected?

TRAUX BRIDGE TR348'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 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 TRAUX BRIDGE TR348?

TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TRAUX BRIDGE TR348?

TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 and does age affect safety?

TRAUX BRIDGE TR348 was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.

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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