FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PA 350

Carrying PA 350 over N&BE RR & BALD EAGLE CR

1.5 MI.S.OF BALD EAGLE, Blair, Pennsylvania

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating Lower than 75% of rated Pennsylvania bridges

PA 350 in Blair, Pennsylvania sits above 25% of rated Pennsylvania bridges on inventory load rating (32 t), while its 1974 build year is earlier than 59% of Blair's recorded-year cohort (338 bridges).

PA 350 in Blair, Pennsylvania is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1974, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure PA:000000000005629

INTERSTATE-ERA · PRESTRESS · LONG-SPAN-RUN · SUPER-LED · LOCAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
  • PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
  • LONG-SPAN-RUN 4 spans
  • SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
  • LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-FAIR Fair

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: PA 350

The PA 350 bridge in Blair, Pennsylvania carries PA 350 over N&BE RR & BALD EAGLE CR. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 76.5 meters (251 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 909 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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.

How PA 350 compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (38.4 t; 23,297 of 23,299 rated)
338
Bridges in Blair · 34 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1974, earlier than 201 of Blair's 338 bridges with a recorded construction year (59%), against a county median build year of 1983. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.

PA 350 31.8 t
Pennsylvania average (23,297 of 23,299 rated) 38.4 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (23,297 of 23,299 rated).

PA 350 vs every rated Pennsylvania bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

32 Top 75% higher than 25% of 23,297 bridges

rated Pennsylvania bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

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

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

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Blair inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 338 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Last Reconstructed
2010
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
76.5 m (251 ft)
Deck Width
14.6 m (48 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
909 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000005629

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, 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 PA 350 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 PA 350 against other structures in Blair 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 PA 350?

PA 350 in Blair, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PA 350 inspected?

PA 350'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 909 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 350 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 PA 350?

PA 350 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PA 350?

PA 350 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PA 350 and does age affect safety?

PA 350 was built in 1974, making it 52 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.

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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.