FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HARTZELL SCHOOL RD

Carrying HARTZELL SCHOOL RD over CONNOQUENESSING CREEK

@ INTERSECTION W/SR 1009, Beaver, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HARTZELL SCHOOL RD

The HARTZELL SCHOOL RD bridge in Beaver, Pennsylvania carries HARTZELL SCHOOL RD over CONNOQUENESSING CREEK. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 782 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.5 metric tons.

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

How HARTZELL SCHOOL RD compares

▲ 2.2
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of Pennsylvania bridges
84
Bridges in Beaver · 4 in Poor condition
HARTZELL SCHOOL RD 41.5 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.5 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 Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
782 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000047566

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HARTZELL 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 HARTZELL SCHOOL RD against other structures in Beaver 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 HARTZELL SCHOOL RD?

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

How often is HARTZELL SCHOOL RD inspected?

HARTZELL 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 782 vehicles per day.

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

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

HARTZELL SCHOOL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HARTZELL SCHOOL RD?

HARTZELL SCHOOL RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HARTZELL SCHOOL RD and does age affect safety?

HARTZELL 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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