FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GALLEY ROAD

Carrying GALLEY ROAD over BRANCH OF CHARTIERS CRK

EAST OF CANNONSBURG, Washington, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GALLEY ROAD

The GALLEY ROAD bridge in Washington, Pennsylvania carries GALLEY ROAD over BRANCH OF CHARTIERS CRK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

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

How GALLEY ROAD compares

▼ 7.5
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Pennsylvania bridges
655
Bridges in Washington · 77 in Poor condition
GALLEY ROAD 31.8 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000035322

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

GALLEY ROAD 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 GALLEY ROAD 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 GALLEY ROAD?

GALLEY ROAD in Washington, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GALLEY ROAD inspected?

GALLEY ROAD'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 9,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GALLEY ROAD 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 GALLEY ROAD?

GALLEY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GALLEY ROAD?

GALLEY ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is GALLEY ROAD and does age affect safety?

GALLEY ROAD was built in 1920, making it 106 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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