FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FORESTRY ACCESS RD

Carrying FORESTRY ACCESS RD over TRIB. TO BEAR CREEK

INTER. WEST DEERVIEW RD, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FORESTRY ACCESS RD

The FORESTRY ACCESS RD bridge in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania carries FORESTRY ACCESS RD over TRIB. TO BEAR CREEK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How FORESTRY ACCESS RD compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
199
Bridges in Schuylkill · 46 in Poor condition
FORESTRY ACCESS RD 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000052400

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FORESTRY ACCESS 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 FORESTRY ACCESS RD against other structures in Schuylkill 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 FORESTRY ACCESS RD?

FORESTRY ACCESS RD in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FORESTRY ACCESS RD inspected?

FORESTRY ACCESS 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 5 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FORESTRY ACCESS 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 FORESTRY ACCESS RD?

FORESTRY ACCESS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FORESTRY ACCESS RD?

FORESTRY ACCESS RD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is FORESTRY ACCESS RD and does age affect safety?

FORESTRY ACCESS RD was built in 2015, making it 11 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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