FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T-840, Smith Rd

Carrying T-840, Smith Rd over Stewart Run

500' E of SR 0217, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T-840, Smith Rd

The T-840, Smith Rd bridge in Indiana, Pennsylvania carries T-840, Smith Rd over Stewart Run. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.6 metric tons.

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

How T-840, Smith Rd compares

▲ 9.3
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Pennsylvania bridges
214
Bridges in Indiana · 34 in Poor condition
T-840, Smith Rd 48.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
48.6 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
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000069972

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-840, Smith 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 T-840, Smith Rd against other structures in Indiana 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 T-840, Smith Rd?

T-840, Smith Rd in Indiana, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T-840, Smith Rd inspected?

T-840, Smith 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-840, Smith 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 T-840, Smith Rd?

T-840, Smith Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T-840, Smith Rd?

T-840, Smith Rd is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T-840, Smith Rd and does age affect safety?

T-840, Smith Rd 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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