FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

West Jefferson Ln

Carrying West Jefferson Ln over Bear Creek Trib

0.5 MI S OF PA895, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: West Jefferson Ln

The West Jefferson Ln bridge in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania carries West Jefferson Ln over Bear Creek Trib. It was built in 2010, making it 16 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 25 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

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

How West Jefferson Ln compares

▲ 6.1
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Pennsylvania bridges
199
Bridges in Schuylkill · 46 in Poor condition
West Jefferson Ln 45.4 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000056929

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether West Jefferson Ln 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 Jefferson Ln against other structures in Schuylkill 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 Jefferson Ln?

West Jefferson Ln in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is West Jefferson Ln inspected?

West Jefferson Ln'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. West Jefferson Ln is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for West Jefferson Ln?

West Jefferson Ln has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining West Jefferson Ln?

West Jefferson Ln is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is West Jefferson Ln and does age affect safety?

West Jefferson Ln was built in 2010, making it 16 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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