FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PALMERS MILL ROAD

Carrying PALMERS MILL ROAD over CRUM CREEK-SPRINGTON RES

2MI.NORTH ROSETREE 25B12, Delaware, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PALMERS MILL ROAD

The PALMERS MILL ROAD bridge in Delaware, Pennsylvania carries PALMERS MILL ROAD over CRUM CREEK-SPRINGTON RES. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 45.1 meters (148 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,784 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

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

How PALMERS MILL ROAD compares

▲ 0.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Pennsylvania bridges
269
Bridges in Delaware · 27 in Poor condition
PALMERS MILL ROAD 39.9 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
8.5
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
45.1 m (148 ft)
Deck Width
16.0 m (52 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,784 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000068019

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 9/9, 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 (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PALMERS MILL ROAD 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 PALMERS MILL ROAD 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 PALMERS MILL ROAD?

PALMERS MILL ROAD in Delaware, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PALMERS MILL ROAD inspected?

PALMERS MILL ROAD'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 13,784 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PALMERS MILL ROAD 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 PALMERS MILL ROAD?

PALMERS MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PALMERS MILL ROAD?

PALMERS MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PALMERS MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

PALMERS MILL ROAD was built in 2021, making it 5 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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