FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 3004 POND ROAD

Carrying SR 3004 POND ROAD over JONES CREEK

SALEM TWP .2 M S TR 690, Wayne, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 3004 POND ROAD

The SR 3004 POND ROAD bridge in Wayne, Pennsylvania carries SR 3004 POND ROAD over JONES CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 439 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 21.8 metric tons.

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

How SR 3004 POND ROAD compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Pennsylvania bridges
259
Bridges in Wayne · 81 in Poor condition
SR 3004 POND ROAD 21.8 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.8
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 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
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
439 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000035666

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

SR 3004 POND 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 SR 3004 POND ROAD against other structures in Wayne 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 SR 3004 POND ROAD?

SR 3004 POND ROAD in Wayne, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 3004 POND ROAD inspected?

SR 3004 POND 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 439 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 3004 POND 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 SR 3004 POND ROAD?

SR 3004 POND ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 3004 POND ROAD?

SR 3004 POND ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 3004 POND ROAD and does age affect safety?

SR 3004 POND 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.