FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 2027 MCALPINE

Carrying SR 2027 MCALPINE over MILL CREEK

AVOCA BORO 692' NW TR 11, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 2027 MCALPINE

The SR 2027 MCALPINE bridge in Luzerne, Pennsylvania carries SR 2027 MCALPINE over MILL CREEK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,846 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How SR 2027 MCALPINE compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
307
Bridges in Luzerne · 54 in Poor condition
SR 2027 MCALPINE 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,846 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000040961

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 2027 MCALPINE 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 SR 2027 MCALPINE against other structures in Luzerne 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 SR 2027 MCALPINE?

SR 2027 MCALPINE in Luzerne, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 2027 MCALPINE inspected?

SR 2027 MCALPINE'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 4,846 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 2027 MCALPINE 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 SR 2027 MCALPINE?

SR 2027 MCALPINE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 2027 MCALPINE?

SR 2027 MCALPINE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 2027 MCALPINE and does age affect safety?

SR 2027 MCALPINE was built in 2000, making it 26 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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