FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SAINT JOHNS ROAD

Carrying SAINT JOHNS ROAD over WAPWALLOPEN CREEK

0.3 MI SW 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: SAINT JOHNS ROAD

The SAINT JOHNS ROAD bridge in Luzerne, Pennsylvania carries SAINT JOHNS ROAD over WAPWALLOPEN CREEK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.7 metric tons.

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

How SAINT JOHNS ROAD compares

▼ 5.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 33%
Lower load rating than 67% of Pennsylvania bridges
307
Bridges in Luzerne · 54 in Poor condition
SAINT JOHNS ROAD 33.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.7 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
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000052599

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, 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 SAINT JOHNS 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 SAINT JOHNS 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 SAINT JOHNS ROAD?

SAINT JOHNS ROAD in Luzerne, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SAINT JOHNS ROAD inspected?

SAINT JOHNS 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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAINT JOHNS 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 SAINT JOHNS ROAD?

SAINT JOHNS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SAINT JOHNS ROAD?

SAINT JOHNS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SAINT JOHNS ROAD and does age affect safety?

SAINT JOHNS ROAD 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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