FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD ENTRANCE ROAD

Carrying OLD ENTRANCE ROAD over ANGELICA CREEK

NOLDE FOREST EEC, Berks, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD ENTRANCE ROAD

The OLD ENTRANCE ROAD bridge in Berks, Pennsylvania carries OLD ENTRANCE ROAD over ANGELICA CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How OLD ENTRANCE ROAD compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
187
Bridges in Berks · 18 in Poor condition
OLD ENTRANCE ROAD 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
5.1 m (17 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Structure Number
000000000041878

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD ENTRANCE 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 OLD ENTRANCE ROAD against other structures in Berks 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 OLD ENTRANCE ROAD?

OLD ENTRANCE ROAD in Berks, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD ENTRANCE ROAD inspected?

OLD ENTRANCE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD ENTRANCE 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 OLD ENTRANCE ROAD?

OLD ENTRANCE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD ENTRANCE ROAD?

OLD ENTRANCE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is OLD ENTRANCE ROAD and does age affect safety?

OLD ENTRANCE ROAD was built in 1900, making it 126 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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