FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ATLANTIC AVENUE

Carrying ATLANTIC AVENUE over WILLIS RUN

E.LR66043;WILLIS RUN YORK, York, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ATLANTIC AVENUE

The ATLANTIC AVENUE bridge in York, Pennsylvania carries ATLANTIC AVENUE over WILLIS RUN. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 27.2 metric tons.

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

How ATLANTIC AVENUE compares

▼ 12.1
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Pennsylvania bridges
569
Bridges in York · 69 in Poor condition
ATLANTIC AVENUE 27.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.1
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000038265

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 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

ATLANTIC AVENUE 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 ATLANTIC AVENUE 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 ATLANTIC AVENUE?

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

How often is ATLANTIC AVENUE inspected?

ATLANTIC AVENUE'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 2,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ATLANTIC AVENUE 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 ATLANTIC AVENUE?

ATLANTIC AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ATLANTIC AVENUE?

ATLANTIC AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ATLANTIC AVENUE and does age affect safety?

ATLANTIC AVENUE was built in 1976, making it 50 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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