FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T-502 DAVIDSON RD

Carrying T-502 DAVIDSON RD over SOUTH BRANCH GLADE RUN

BTW SR3007 & T382, Butler, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T-502 DAVIDSON RD

The T-502 DAVIDSON RD bridge in Butler, Pennsylvania carries T-502 DAVIDSON RD over SOUTH BRANCH GLADE RUN. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.0 meters (46 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 County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 75.3 metric tons.

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

How T-502 DAVIDSON RD compares

▲ 36.0
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Pennsylvania bridges
142
Bridges in Butler · 6 in Poor condition
T-502 DAVIDSON RD 75.3 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
75.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000045323

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-502 DAVIDSON RD 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-502 DAVIDSON RD against other structures in Butler 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-502 DAVIDSON RD?

T-502 DAVIDSON RD in Butler, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T-502 DAVIDSON RD inspected?

T-502 DAVIDSON RD'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-502 DAVIDSON RD 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-502 DAVIDSON RD?

T-502 DAVIDSON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 75.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T-502 DAVIDSON RD?

T-502 DAVIDSON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is T-502 DAVIDSON RD and does age affect safety?

T-502 DAVIDSON RD was built in 2008, making it 18 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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