BR.13 SALATHE T316
Carrying BR.13 SALATHE T316 over WALLENPAUPACK CREEK
DREHER TWP 300FT E TR 191, Wayne, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BR.13 SALATHE T316
The BR.13 SALATHE T316 bridge in Wayne, Pennsylvania carries BR.13 SALATHE T316 over WALLENPAUPACK CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 25.3 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 135 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. 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 BR.13 SALATHE T316 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
- 1957
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 25.3 m (83 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 135 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000035851
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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 good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
BR.13 SALATHE T316 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 BR.13 SALATHE T316 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 BR.13 SALATHE T316?
BR.13 SALATHE T316 in Wayne, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BR.13 SALATHE T316 inspected?
BR.13 SALATHE T316'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 135 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BR.13 SALATHE T316 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 BR.13 SALATHE T316?
BR.13 SALATHE T316 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BR.13 SALATHE T316?
BR.13 SALATHE T316 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BR.13 SALATHE T316 and does age affect safety?
BR.13 SALATHE T316 was built in 1957, making it 69 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.
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