FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S.CHURCH STREET

Carrying S.CHURCH STREET over SOUTH BRANCH RAMBO RUN X

2E X-RDS/S.BR.RAMBO RUN, York, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S.CHURCH STREET

The S.CHURCH STREET bridge in York, Pennsylvania carries S.CHURCH STREET over SOUTH BRANCH RAMBO RUN X. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 193 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 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.

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

How S.CHURCH STREET compares

▲ 11.5
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Pennsylvania bridges
569
Bridges in York · 69 in Poor condition
S.CHURCH STREET 50.8 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
50.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
193 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000038106

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

S.CHURCH STREET 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 S.CHURCH STREET 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 S.CHURCH STREET?

S.CHURCH STREET in York, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S.CHURCH STREET inspected?

S.CHURCH STREET'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 193 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S.CHURCH STREET 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 S.CHURCH STREET?

S.CHURCH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S.CHURCH STREET?

S.CHURCH STREET is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is S.CHURCH STREET and does age affect safety?

S.CHURCH STREET was built in 1933, making it 93 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

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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