FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 0259

Carrying SR 0259 over W BR RICHARDS RUN

1.4 M N of BOLIVAR, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 0259

The SR 0259 bridge in Indiana, Pennsylvania carries SR 0259 over W BR RICHARDS RUN. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 943 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 culvert 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 36.0 metric tons.

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

How SR 0259 compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Pennsylvania bridges
214
Bridges in Indiana · 34 in Poor condition
SR 0259 36.0 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
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
2013
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
943 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000048005

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 0259 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 SR 0259 against other structures in Indiana 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 SR 0259?

SR 0259 in Indiana, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 0259 inspected?

SR 0259'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 943 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 0259 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 SR 0259?

SR 0259 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 0259?

SR 0259 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 0259 and does age affect safety?

SR 0259 was built in 2013, making it 13 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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