FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T-597

Carrying T-597 over BENNETTS RUN

1.4 MI. E. MONTOURSVILLE, Lycoming, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T-597

The T-597 bridge in Lycoming, Pennsylvania carries T-597 over BENNETTS RUN. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township 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 52.6 metric tons.

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

How T-597 compares

▲ 13.3
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Pennsylvania bridges
301
Bridges in Lycoming · 12 in Poor condition
T-597 52.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
52.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000045000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-597 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 T-597 against other structures in Lycoming 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 T-597?

T-597 in Lycoming, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T-597 inspected?

T-597'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-597 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 T-597?

T-597 has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T-597?

T-597 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T-597 and does age affect safety?

T-597 was built in 1993, making it 33 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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