FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PA 194; SR 0194

Carrying PA 194; SR 0194 over N BR BERMUDIAN CREEK

2.5 MI.S. FRANKLINTOWN, York, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PA 194; SR 0194

The PA 194; SR 0194 bridge in York, Pennsylvania carries PA 194; SR 0194 over N BR BERMUDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,732 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 superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How PA 194; SR 0194 compares

▲ 1.5
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Pennsylvania bridges
569
Bridges in York · 69 in Poor condition
PA 194; SR 0194 40.8 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.5
Essentiality /15
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,732 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000037520

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PA 194; SR 0194 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 PA 194; SR 0194 against other structures in York 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 PA 194; SR 0194?

PA 194; SR 0194 in York, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PA 194; SR 0194 inspected?

PA 194; SR 0194'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 3,732 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 194; SR 0194 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 PA 194; SR 0194?

PA 194; SR 0194 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PA 194; SR 0194?

PA 194; SR 0194 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PA 194; SR 0194 and does age affect safety?

PA 194; SR 0194 was built in 1929, making it 97 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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