FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PA 921; SR 0921

Carrying PA 921; SR 0921 over LITTLE CONEWAGO CREEK

0.2 MI.W.I-83, York, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PA 921; SR 0921

The PA 921; SR 0921 bridge in York, Pennsylvania carries PA 921; SR 0921 over LITTLE CONEWAGO CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 44.8 meters (147 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,454 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 29.9 metric tons.

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

How PA 921; SR 0921 compares

▼ 9.4
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Pennsylvania bridges
569
Bridges in York · 69 in Poor condition
PA 921; SR 0921 29.9 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
17.7 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
13.7
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
44.8 m (147 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,454 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000037643

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

PA 921; SR 0921 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 PA 921; SR 0921 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 921; SR 0921?

PA 921; SR 0921 in York, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PA 921; SR 0921 inspected?

PA 921; SR 0921'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 7,454 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 921; SR 0921 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 PA 921; SR 0921?

PA 921; SR 0921 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PA 921; SR 0921?

PA 921; SR 0921 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PA 921; SR 0921 and does age affect safety?

PA 921; SR 0921 was built in 1948, making it 78 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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