FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

POPLAR STREET

Carrying POPLAR STREET over B&P RR 1 MAIN 1 SIDING

800 FT WEST OF US 6, McKean, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: POPLAR STREET

The POPLAR STREET bridge in McKean, Pennsylvania carries POPLAR STREET over B&P RR 1 MAIN 1 SIDING. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 55.5 meters (182 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 POPLAR STREET compares

▲ 7.0
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Pennsylvania bridges
166
Bridges in McKean · 31 in Poor condition
POPLAR STREET 46.3 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
55.5 m (182 ft)
Deck Width
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000040515

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether POPLAR STREET 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 POPLAR STREET against other structures in McKean 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 POPLAR STREET?

POPLAR STREET in McKean, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is POPLAR STREET inspected?

POPLAR 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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. POPLAR STREET is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for POPLAR STREET?

POPLAR STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining POPLAR STREET?

POPLAR STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is POPLAR STREET and does age affect safety?

POPLAR STREET was built in 1999, making it 27 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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