FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SCOTT ROAD

Carrying SCOTT ROAD over DEEP RUN

2 Mi N SR313 ADC 2810-A10, Bucks, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SCOTT ROAD

The SCOTT ROAD bridge in Bucks, Pennsylvania carries SCOTT ROAD over DEEP RUN. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

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

How SCOTT ROAD compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Pennsylvania bridges
184
Bridges in Bucks · 7 in Poor condition
SCOTT ROAD 21.8 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Last Reconstructed
2007
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000045289

How to read this record

SCOTT ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SCOTT ROAD against other structures in Bucks 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 SCOTT ROAD?

SCOTT ROAD in Bucks, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SCOTT ROAD inspected?

SCOTT ROAD'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for SCOTT ROAD?

SCOTT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SCOTT ROAD?

SCOTT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SCOTT ROAD and does age affect safety?

SCOTT ROAD was built in 1977, making it 49 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.

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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