FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MUNICIPAL DRIVE

Carrying MUNICIPAL DRIVE over UNT TO BEAVER CREEK

S. GO Carlson Blvd 3580K1, Chester, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MUNICIPAL DRIVE

The MUNICIPAL DRIVE bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania carries MUNICIPAL DRIVE over UNT TO BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show 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 35.6 metric tons.

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

How MUNICIPAL DRIVE compares

▼ 3.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Pennsylvania bridges
285
Bridges in Chester · 25 in Poor condition
MUNICIPAL DRIVE 35.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
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
2023
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000069956

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 MUNICIPAL DRIVE 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 MUNICIPAL DRIVE 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 MUNICIPAL DRIVE?

MUNICIPAL DRIVE in Chester, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MUNICIPAL DRIVE inspected?

MUNICIPAL DRIVE'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 4,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MUNICIPAL DRIVE 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 MUNICIPAL DRIVE?

MUNICIPAL DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MUNICIPAL DRIVE?

MUNICIPAL DRIVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is MUNICIPAL DRIVE and does age affect safety?

MUNICIPAL DRIVE was built in 2023, making it 3 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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