FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MT. ALVERNO ROAD

Carrying MT. ALVERNO ROAD over CHESTER CREEK

.1MI E PA-452 ADC 26-B4, Delaware, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MT. ALVERNO ROAD

The MT. ALVERNO ROAD bridge in Delaware, Pennsylvania carries MT. ALVERNO ROAD over CHESTER CREEK. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 37.2 meters (122 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,511 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.2 metric tons.

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

How MT. ALVERNO ROAD compares

▼ 1.1
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Pennsylvania bridges
269
Bridges in Delaware · 27 in Poor condition
MT. ALVERNO ROAD 38.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
37.2 m (122 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,511 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000068846

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MT. ALVERNO 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 MT. ALVERNO 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 MT. ALVERNO ROAD?

MT. ALVERNO 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 MT. ALVERNO ROAD inspected?

MT. ALVERNO 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 2,511 vehicles per day.

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

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

MT. ALVERNO ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MT. ALVERNO ROAD?

MT. ALVERNO ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MT. ALVERNO ROAD and does age affect safety?

MT. ALVERNO ROAD was built in 2022, making it 4 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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