FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 155-PA 155

Carrying SR 155-PA 155 over Newell Creek

7MI NW of Port Allegheny, McKean, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 155-PA 155

The SR 155-PA 155 bridge in McKean, Pennsylvania carries SR 155-PA 155 over Newell Creek. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,131 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 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.5 metric tons.

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

How SR 155-PA 155 compares

▲ 12.2
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Pennsylvania bridges
166
Bridges in McKean · 31 in Poor condition
SR 155-PA 155 51.5 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
19.2 m (63 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,131 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000053927

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 155-PA 155 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 SR 155-PA 155 against other structures in McKean 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 SR 155-PA 155?

SR 155-PA 155 in McKean, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 155-PA 155 inspected?

SR 155-PA 155'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 2,131 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 155-PA 155 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 SR 155-PA 155?

SR 155-PA 155 has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 155-PA 155?

SR 155-PA 155 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 155-PA 155 and does age affect safety?

SR 155-PA 155 was built in 2017, making it 9 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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