FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T-448, LEAR ROAD

Carrying T-448, LEAR ROAD over FALLING RUN

0.5 Mi E SR 217 Inter., Indiana, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T-448, LEAR ROAD

The T-448, LEAR ROAD bridge in Indiana, Pennsylvania carries T-448, LEAR ROAD over FALLING RUN. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How T-448, LEAR ROAD compares

▲ 1.5
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Pennsylvania bridges
214
Bridges in Indiana · 34 in Poor condition
T-448, LEAR ROAD 40.8 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
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000052630

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-448, LEAR 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 T-448, LEAR ROAD 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 T-448, LEAR ROAD?

T-448, LEAR ROAD in Indiana, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T-448, LEAR ROAD inspected?

T-448, LEAR 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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-448, LEAR ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for T-448, LEAR ROAD?

T-448, LEAR ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T-448, LEAR ROAD?

T-448, LEAR ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is T-448, LEAR ROAD and does age affect safety?

T-448, LEAR ROAD was built in 1952, making it 74 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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