FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Goldstar Highway

Carrying Goldstar Highway over Removed RR & Kehly Run

SOUTH SHENANDOAH, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Goldstar Highway

The Goldstar Highway bridge in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania carries Goldstar Highway over Removed RR & Kehly Run. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 62.8 meters (206 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,651 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 9/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 37.6 metric tons.

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

How Goldstar Highway compares

▼ 1.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Pennsylvania bridges
199
Bridges in Schuylkill · 46 in Poor condition
Goldstar Highway 37.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
6.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
62.8 m (206 ft)
Deck Width
17.7 m (58 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,651 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000052896

Condition Analysis

  • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, 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 Goldstar Highway 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 Goldstar Highway 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 Goldstar Highway?

Goldstar Highway in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Goldstar Highway inspected?

Goldstar Highway'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 9,651 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Goldstar Highway 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 Goldstar Highway?

Goldstar Highway has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Goldstar Highway?

Goldstar Highway is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Goldstar Highway and does age affect safety?

Goldstar Highway was built in 2016, making it 10 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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