FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FREEMAN SCHOOL RD.

Carrying FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. over EAST BR. PERKIOMEN CREEK

0.7 Mi NW PA 113 3030-E6, Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FREEMAN SCHOOL RD.

The FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. bridge in Montgomery, Pennsylvania carries FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. over EAST BR. PERKIOMEN CREEK. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 41.1 meters (135 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,675 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 8/9, 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 36.0 metric tons.

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

How FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Pennsylvania bridges
608
Bridges in Montgomery · 60 in Poor condition
FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. 36.0 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
41.1 m (135 ft)
Deck Width
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,675 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000047486

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FREEMAN SCHOOL 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 FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. against other structures in Montgomery 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 FREEMAN SCHOOL RD.?

FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. in Montgomery, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. inspected?

FREEMAN SCHOOL 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 4,675 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FREEMAN SCHOOL 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 FREEMAN SCHOOL RD.?

FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FREEMAN SCHOOL RD.?

FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. and does age affect safety?

FREEMAN SCHOOL RD. was built in 2012, making it 14 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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