FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 1049

Carrying SR 1049 over COLD BROOK

1 MI WEST OF WINDHAM, Bradford, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 1049

The SR 1049 bridge in Bradford, Pennsylvania carries SR 1049 over COLD BROOK. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 739 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 37.6 metric tons.

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

How SR 1049 compares

▼ 1.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Pennsylvania bridges
114
Bridges in Bradford · 3 in Poor condition
SR 1049 37.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
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
2020
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
739 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000055705

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 1049 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 1049 against other structures in Bradford 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 1049?

SR 1049 in Bradford, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 1049 inspected?

SR 1049'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 739 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 1049 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 1049?

SR 1049 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 1049?

SR 1049 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 1049 and does age affect safety?

SR 1049 was built in 2020, making it 6 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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