SALEM DRIVE T724
Carrying SALEM DRIVE T724 over WHITEHORN CREEK
400' SOUTH OF SR 1055, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SALEM DRIVE T724
The SALEM DRIVE T724 bridge in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania carries SALEM DRIVE T724 over WHITEHORN CREEK. It was built in 1915, making it 111 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 SALEM DRIVE T724 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1915
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000036955
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
SALEM DRIVE T724 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 SALEM DRIVE T724 against other structures in Westmoreland 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 SALEM DRIVE T724?
SALEM DRIVE T724 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SALEM DRIVE T724 inspected?
SALEM DRIVE T724'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 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SALEM DRIVE T724 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 SALEM DRIVE T724?
SALEM DRIVE T724 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SALEM DRIVE T724?
SALEM DRIVE T724 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is SALEM DRIVE T724 and does age affect safety?
SALEM DRIVE T724 was built in 1915, making it 111 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
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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