FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 2004

Carrying SR 2004 over OVER TARKILN RUN

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Venango, Pennsylvania

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating Lower than 64% of rated Pennsylvania bridges

SR 2004 in Venango, Pennsylvania is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory.

Built in 1981, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. 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:000000000033785

LATE-CENTURY · PRESTRESS · SINGLE-SPAN · SUPER-LED · LOCAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
  • PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
  • SINGLE-SPAN Single span
  • 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: SR 2004

The SR 2004 bridge in Venango, Pennsylvania carries SR 2004 over OVER TARKILN RUN. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 455 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 9/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

How SR 2004 compares

▼ 5.4
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (38.4 t; 23,297 of 23,299 rated)
189
Bridges in Venango · 28 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1981, earlier than 81 of Venango's 189 bridges with a recorded construction year (43%), against a county median build year of 1975. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

SR 2004 33.0 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).

SR 2004 vs every rated Pennsylvania bridge

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

33 Top 64% higher than 36% 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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 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.

Venango inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 189 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
1981
Last Reconstructed
2022
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
455 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000033785

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 2004 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 SR 2004 against other structures in Venango 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 SR 2004?

SR 2004 in Venango, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 2004 inspected?

SR 2004'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 455 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 2004 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 SR 2004?

SR 2004 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 2004?

SR 2004 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 2004 and does age affect safety?

SR 2004 was built in 1981, making it 45 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.

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.