FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST SMITHFIELD ST

Carrying WEST SMITHFIELD ST over TRIB TO YOUGH RIVER

2082 FEET SW OF SR 48, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST SMITHFIELD ST

The WEST SMITHFIELD ST bridge in Allegheny, Pennsylvania carries WEST SMITHFIELD ST over TRIB TO YOUGH RIVER. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,273 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 culvert 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 40.2 metric tons.

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

How WEST SMITHFIELD ST compares

▲ 0.9
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Pennsylvania bridges
356
Bridges in Allegheny · 16 in Poor condition
WEST SMITHFIELD ST 40.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.9
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.2 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
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,273 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000053359

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST SMITHFIELD ST 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 WEST SMITHFIELD ST against other structures in Allegheny 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 WEST SMITHFIELD ST?

WEST SMITHFIELD ST in Allegheny, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST SMITHFIELD ST inspected?

WEST SMITHFIELD ST'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 1,273 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST SMITHFIELD ST 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 WEST SMITHFIELD ST?

WEST SMITHFIELD ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST SMITHFIELD ST?

WEST SMITHFIELD ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WEST SMITHFIELD ST and does age affect safety?

WEST SMITHFIELD ST 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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