FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W COLONIAL DR

Carrying W COLONIAL DR over SPRING RUN

S OF GARNET MINE RD, Delaware, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W COLONIAL DR

The W COLONIAL DR bridge in Delaware, Pennsylvania carries W COLONIAL DR over SPRING RUN. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How W COLONIAL DR compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
269
Bridges in Delaware · 27 in Poor condition
W COLONIAL DR 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
15.4 m (51 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000054860

How to read this record

W COLONIAL DR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare W COLONIAL DR against other structures in Delaware 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 W COLONIAL DR?

W COLONIAL DR in Delaware, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W COLONIAL DR inspected?

W COLONIAL DR'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W COLONIAL DR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for W COLONIAL DR?

W COLONIAL DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W COLONIAL DR?

W COLONIAL DR is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is W COLONIAL DR and does age affect safety?

W COLONIAL DR was built in 1975, making it 51 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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