FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BARNSLEY CHROME RD

Carrying BARNSLEY CHROME RD over UNT NORTHEAST CREEK

N RTE 272 INTERSECT 51E9, Chester, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BARNSLEY CHROME RD

The BARNSLEY CHROME RD bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania carries BARNSLEY CHROME RD over UNT NORTHEAST CREEK. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,469 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.

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

How BARNSLEY CHROME RD compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Pennsylvania bridges
285
Bridges in Chester · 25 in Poor condition
BARNSLEY CHROME RD 36.0 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.6
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 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
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
18.4 m (60 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,469 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000068910

Condition Analysis

  • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BARNSLEY CHROME RD 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 BARNSLEY CHROME RD against other structures in Chester 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 BARNSLEY CHROME RD?

BARNSLEY CHROME RD in Chester, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BARNSLEY CHROME RD inspected?

BARNSLEY CHROME RD'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 2,469 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BARNSLEY CHROME RD 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 BARNSLEY CHROME RD?

BARNSLEY CHROME RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BARNSLEY CHROME RD?

BARNSLEY CHROME RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BARNSLEY CHROME RD and does age affect safety?

BARNSLEY CHROME RD 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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