FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T-397 LEFEVER ROAD

Carrying T-397 LEFEVER ROAD over PARADISE CREEK

100' NORTH OF SR 234, York, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T-397 LEFEVER ROAD

The T-397 LEFEVER ROAD bridge in York, Pennsylvania carries T-397 LEFEVER ROAD over PARADISE CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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 culvert at 6/9. 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 46.3 metric tons.

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

How T-397 LEFEVER ROAD compares

▲ 7.0
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Pennsylvania bridges
569
Bridges in York · 69 in Poor condition
T-397 LEFEVER ROAD 46.3 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000038144

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-397 LEFEVER ROAD 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 T-397 LEFEVER ROAD 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 T-397 LEFEVER ROAD?

T-397 LEFEVER ROAD in York, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T-397 LEFEVER ROAD inspected?

T-397 LEFEVER ROAD'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 250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-397 LEFEVER ROAD 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 T-397 LEFEVER ROAD?

T-397 LEFEVER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T-397 LEFEVER ROAD?

T-397 LEFEVER ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T-397 LEFEVER ROAD and does age affect safety?

T-397 LEFEVER ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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