FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PITTSBURG VALLEY

Carrying PITTSBURG VALLEY over WITMER RUN

BRIDGE NEXT TO 70 PITTSBU, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
70 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PITTSBURG VALLEY

The PITTSBURG VALLEY bridge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania carries PITTSBURG VALLEY over WITMER RUN. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of other and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 69.9 metric tons.

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

How PITTSBURG VALLEY compares

▲ 30.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Pennsylvania bridges
509
Bridges in Lancaster · 45 in Poor condition
PITTSBURG VALLEY 69.9 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
69.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Other
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000057581

How to read this record

PITTSBURG VALLEY 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 PITTSBURG VALLEY against other structures in Lancaster 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 PITTSBURG VALLEY?

PITTSBURG VALLEY in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PITTSBURG VALLEY inspected?

PITTSBURG VALLEY'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PITTSBURG VALLEY 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 PITTSBURG VALLEY?

PITTSBURG VALLEY has an NBI inventory load rating of 69.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PITTSBURG VALLEY?

PITTSBURG VALLEY is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is PITTSBURG VALLEY and does age affect safety?

PITTSBURG VALLEY was built in 1965, making it 61 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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