FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST. MARYS ROAD

Carrying ST. MARYS ROAD over LITTLE WAPWALLOPEN CREEK

1 MILE NE OF SR 3007, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST. MARYS ROAD

The ST. MARYS ROAD bridge in Luzerne, Pennsylvania carries ST. MARYS ROAD over LITTLE WAPWALLOPEN CREEK. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.

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

How ST. MARYS ROAD compares

▼ 5.0
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Pennsylvania bridges
307
Bridges in Luzerne · 54 in Poor condition
ST. MARYS ROAD 34.3 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000048962

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST. MARYS ROAD 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 ST. MARYS ROAD against other structures in Luzerne 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 ST. MARYS ROAD?

ST. MARYS ROAD in Luzerne, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST. MARYS ROAD inspected?

ST. MARYS 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST. MARYS ROAD 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 ST. MARYS ROAD?

ST. MARYS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST. MARYS ROAD?

ST. MARYS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ST. MARYS ROAD and does age affect safety?

ST. MARYS ROAD was built in 2014, making it 12 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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