FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 400, LR228

Carrying SR 400, LR228 over PA Turnpike - I-76

Milepost 53.66, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 400, LR228

The SR 400, LR228 bridge in Allegheny, Pennsylvania carries SR 400, LR228 over PA Turnpike - I-76. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 64.3 meters (211 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,708 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 36.9 metric tons.

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

How SR 400, LR228 compares

▼ 2.4
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 46%
Lower load rating than 54% of Pennsylvania bridges
356
Bridges in Allegheny · 16 in Poor condition
SR 400, LR228 36.9 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
8.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
64.3 m (211 ft)
Deck Width
13.3 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
7,708 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000055084

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 400, LR228 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 400, LR228 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 SR 400, LR228?

SR 400, LR228 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 400, LR228 inspected?

SR 400, LR228'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 7,708 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 400, LR228 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 400, LR228?

SR 400, LR228 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 400, LR228?

SR 400, LR228 is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is SR 400, LR228 and does age affect safety?

SR 400, LR228 was built in 2018, making it 8 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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