FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T444,Flowing Spr R

Carrying T444,Flowing Spr R over FRANKSTOWN BR.JUNIATA R.

FLOWING SPRING, Blair, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T444,Flowing Spr R

The T444,Flowing Spr R bridge in Blair, Pennsylvania carries T444,Flowing Spr R over FRANKSTOWN BR.JUNIATA R.. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 50.9 meters (167 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 43.5 metric tons.

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

How T444,Flowing Spr R compares

▲ 4.2
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Pennsylvania bridges
83
Bridges in Blair
T444,Flowing Spr R 43.5 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
50.9 m (167 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000043118

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T444,Flowing Spr R 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 T444,Flowing Spr R against other structures in Blair 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 T444,Flowing Spr R?

T444,Flowing Spr R in Blair, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T444,Flowing Spr R inspected?

T444,Flowing Spr R'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 35 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T444,Flowing Spr R 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 T444,Flowing Spr R?

T444,Flowing Spr R has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T444,Flowing Spr R?

T444,Flowing Spr R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is T444,Flowing Spr R and does age affect safety?

T444,Flowing Spr R was built in 2005, making it 21 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.