FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TAGART ROAD

Carrying TAGART ROAD over MACOBY CREEK

0.3 MI.E OF SR29 2805-A5, Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TAGART ROAD

The TAGART ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Pennsylvania carries TAGART ROAD over MACOBY CREEK. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.

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

How TAGART ROAD compares

▼ 3.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Pennsylvania bridges
608
Bridges in Montgomery · 60 in Poor condition
TAGART ROAD 35.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000068125

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TAGART 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 TAGART ROAD against other structures in Montgomery 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 TAGART ROAD?

TAGART ROAD in Montgomery, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TAGART ROAD inspected?

TAGART 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 500 vehicles per day.

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

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

TAGART ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TAGART ROAD?

TAGART ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TAGART ROAD and does age affect safety?

TAGART 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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