FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PENNSYLVANIA AVE

Carrying PENNSYLVANIA AVE over APALACHIN CREEK

5.1 MI SE OF APALACHIN, Tioga, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PENNSYLVANIA AVE

The PENNSYLVANIA AVE bridge in Tioga, New York carries PENNSYLVANIA AVE over APALACHIN CREEK. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 26.5 meters (87 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,166 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

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

How PENNSYLVANIA AVE compares

▼ 21.9
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of New York bridges
228
Bridges in Tioga · 19 in Poor condition
PENNSYLVANIA AVE 20.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.8
Serviceability /30
21.6
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Last Reconstructed
1997
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
26.5 m (87 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,166 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003335440

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PENNSYLVANIA AVE 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 PENNSYLVANIA AVE against other structures in Tioga and across New York. New York 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 PENNSYLVANIA AVE?

PENNSYLVANIA AVE in Tioga, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PENNSYLVANIA AVE inspected?

PENNSYLVANIA AVE'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 2,166 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PENNSYLVANIA AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PENNSYLVANIA AVE?

PENNSYLVANIA AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PENNSYLVANIA AVE?

PENNSYLVANIA AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PENNSYLVANIA AVE and does age affect safety?

PENNSYLVANIA AVE was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.

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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