EAST PATROL ROAD
Carrying EAST PATROL ROAD over MUDDY RUN
SE OF GATE 6D, Franklin, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST PATROL ROAD
The EAST PATROL ROAD bridge in Franklin, Pennsylvania carries EAST PATROL ROAD over MUDDY RUN. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.5 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 18.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST PATROL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1942
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.5 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPAMCLET000018
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, 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 EAST PATROL 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 EAST PATROL ROAD against other structures in Franklin 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 EAST PATROL ROAD?
EAST PATROL ROAD in Franklin, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST PATROL ROAD inspected?
EAST PATROL 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 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST PATROL ROAD 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 EAST PATROL ROAD?
EAST PATROL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST PATROL ROAD?
EAST PATROL ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is EAST PATROL ROAD and does age affect safety?
EAST PATROL ROAD was built in 1942, making it 84 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.
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