TR 196 EASTON TPK
Carrying TR 196 EASTON TPK over MIDDLE CREEK
LAKE TWP 150' S TR 296, Wayne, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TR 196 EASTON TPK
The TR 196 EASTON TPK bridge in Wayne, Pennsylvania carries TR 196 EASTON TPK over MIDDLE CREEK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,607 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 75.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TR 196 EASTON TPK 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
- 1953
- Last Reconstructed
- 2011
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 19.5 m (64 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,607 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000035494
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, 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 (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 196 EASTON TPK 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 TR 196 EASTON TPK against other structures in Wayne and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for TR 196 EASTON TPK?
TR 196 EASTON TPK in Wayne, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TR 196 EASTON TPK inspected?
TR 196 EASTON TPK'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 1,607 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 196 EASTON TPK 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 TR 196 EASTON TPK?
TR 196 EASTON TPK has an NBI inventory load rating of 75.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TR 196 EASTON TPK?
TR 196 EASTON TPK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is TR 196 EASTON TPK and does age affect safety?
TR 196 EASTON TPK was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.
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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