FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHELBOURNE JUG

Carrying SHELBOURNE JUG over ANTIETAM CREEK

SHELBOURNE RD JUGHANDLE, Berks, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHELBOURNE JUG

The SHELBOURNE JUG bridge in Berks, Pennsylvania carries SHELBOURNE JUG over ANTIETAM CREEK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 60.4 meters (198 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,086 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 36.6 metric tons.

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

How SHELBOURNE JUG compares

▼ 2.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Pennsylvania bridges
187
Bridges in Berks · 18 in Poor condition
SHELBOURNE JUG 36.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 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
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
60.4 m (198 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,086 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000052462

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHELBOURNE JUG 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 SHELBOURNE JUG against other structures in Berks 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 SHELBOURNE JUG?

SHELBOURNE JUG in Berks, 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 SHELBOURNE JUG inspected?

SHELBOURNE JUG'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 3,086 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHELBOURNE JUG 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 SHELBOURNE JUG?

SHELBOURNE JUG has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHELBOURNE JUG?

SHELBOURNE JUG is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SHELBOURNE JUG and does age affect safety?

SHELBOURNE JUG 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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