State profile · Above median Poor share

Pennsylvania bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Pennsylvania, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

14,867
Public bridges
37.4%
Good condition
10.5%
Poor condition

Data updated May 2026

Total Bridges

14,867

Public highway bridges in Pennsylvania

Good Condition

37.4%

5,564 bridges rated 7-9

-12.6pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

10.5%

1,561 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

3.5pp vs national avg 7.0%

Pennsylvania vs national bridge condition

Pennsylvania - Good condition share 37.4%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Pennsylvania - Poor-condition share 35.0%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Pennsylvania vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Pennsylvania on the same metric.

MI

Michigan

8.92% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$1,188

AK

Alaska

10.12% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$909
Selected

PA

Pennsylvania

10.50% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,867

ND

North Dakota

10.84% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$4,242

LA

Louisiana

11.00% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$12,699

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Pennsylvania

Six lowest-condition bridges in Pennsylvania, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Pennsylvania

ON TSR 433

Fair

Over: KETTLE CREEK

4 MI S GERMANIA, Potter, PA

Built 2014 Load: 39.5 t ADT: 78

T-544

Fair

Over: PA TPK (I-76)

West of Arona, Westmoreland, PA

Built 2011 Load: 39.5 t ADT: 200

PANTHER HOLLOW TR

Fair

Over: SCHENLEY PARK STREAM

087 Schenley Prk Hlw Trl1, Allegheny, PA

Built 1908 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 50

SOUTH HIGHLAND AVE

Fair

Over: ELLSWORTH, E BUSWAY, NSR

100 S Highland Ave Bridge, Allegheny, PA

Built 1925 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 8,242

SR 2024

Fair

Over: BRUSH CREEK

1 MI.W.OF GAPSVILLE, Bedford, PA

Built 1961 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 307

HARVEY AVENUE

Fair

Over: ANTIETAM CREEK

NORTH OF ST. LAWRENCE, Berks, PA

Built 1966 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 459

Mechanic Street

Fair

Over: Aquetong Creek

250'Eof S Sugan Rd 2925F3, Bucks, PA

Built 1960 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 350

WEST VALLEY ROAD

Fair

Over: NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR

3.5 Mi NE PAOLI 3366-C10, Chester, PA

Built 1996 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 4,527

SR0058

Fair

Over: TURKEY RUN

ALUM ROCK NO.1, Clarion, PA

Built 1991 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 568

SR0080 WB

Fair

Over: STRATTAN RUN

STRATTAN RUN, Clarion, PA

Built 1966 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 9,982

ON TSR 302

Fair

Over: BEAVER RUN

HOUTZDALE, Clearfield, PA

Built 1952 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 128

SR 6, ERIE STREET

Fair

Over: OVER SHENANGO RIVER TRIB

PINE TOWNSHIP, Crawford, PA

Built 1952 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 4,678

SR 89,CHURCH RUN

Fair

Over: OVER CHURCH RUN

OIL CREEK TOWNSHIP, Crawford, PA

Built 1984 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 827

SR 198,RESERVOIR

Fair

Over: OVER CUSSEWAGO CREEK

HAYFIELD TOWNSHIP, Crawford, PA

Built 1955 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 2,568

SR 4001,BEAVER CNT

Fair

Over: OVER PADAN CREEK TRIB

CONNEAUT TOWNSHIP, Crawford, PA

Built 1940 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 341

US 11 NB; SR 0011

Fair

Over: CONODOGUINET CREEK

WEST FAIRVIEW, Cumberland, PA

Built 1970 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 7,306

I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Over: BEAVER CREEK

1 MI S.E. LINGLESTOWN, Dauphin, PA

Built 1969 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 55,260

SR 2010

Fair

Over: KELLOCK RUN

1 MI. N. HUMMELSTOWN, Dauphin, PA

Built 1923 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 1,617

SR 8004, RAMP-B,EB

Fair

Over: SUSQUEHANNA RIVER

CLARKS FERRY, Dauphin, PA

Built 1986 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 2,015

BORTON DALE ROAD

Fair

Over: RIDLEY CREEK

.5MI S.MEDIA 34B08, Delaware, PA

Built 1998 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 2,451

I-95 RAMPS R&S SB

Fair

Over: SEPTA(TRACKS REMOVED)

BARRY BRIDGE INTER.43D05, Delaware, PA

Built 1976 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 22,367

SPRINGTON ROAD

Fair

Over: NAYLORS RUN

200FT N OF MARSHALL RD, Delaware, PA

Built 1920 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 500

NEBO ROAD

Fair

Over: INDIAN CREEK

EAST OF ROUTE 381, Fayette, PA

Built 1994 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 115

SR 4004,GERMAN HIL

Fair

Over: OVER ROSS RUN

KINGSLEY TOWNSHIP, Forest, PA

Built 1915 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 161

PA 75; SR 0075

Fair

Over: WELSH RUN

1 MI S KASIESVILLE, Franklin, PA

Built 1955 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 1,750

PA-233;Rocky Mtn.

Fair

Over: Racoon Creek

Caledonia, Franklin, PA

Built 1950 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 1,349

PA 915

Fair

Over: LITTLE BRUSH CREEK

2.0 MI.N.OF AKERSVILLE, Fulton, PA

Built 1943 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 183

SR3011

Fair

Over: BLACKLICK CREEK

CAMPBELLS MILL, Indiana, PA

Built 1953 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 231

SR4006

Fair

Over: GOOSE RUN

GOOSE RUN NO.2, Indiana, PA

Built 1939 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 593

SR0036

Fair

Over: LITTLE SANDY CREEK

COOLSPRING, Jefferson, PA

Built 1971 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 3,265

SR0310

Fair

Over: COLD SPRING RUN

ELK RUN NO.2, Jefferson, PA

Built 1960 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 3,920

SR3004

Fair

Over: PINE RUN

TIMBLIN BORO, Jefferson, PA

Built 1949 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 174

SR3011

Fair

Over: LITTLE SANDY CREEK

EAST BRANCH, Jefferson, PA

Built 1961 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 117

SR 22-US 22

Fair

Over: LOST CREEK

1 MI NE CUBA MILLS, Juniata, PA

Built 1973 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 9,339

SR 850-PA 850

Fair

Over: TUSCARORA CREEK

1 MI N HONEY GROVE, Juniata, PA

Built 1938 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 211

T-503 JERICHO RD

Fair

Over: LOST CREEK

AT S END OF JERICHO MILLS, Juniata, PA

Built 1930 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 100

T-371-BLACK LOG RD

Fair

Over: BLACK LOG CREEK

4.5 MI SW OF SR 4005, Juniata, PA

Built 1972 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 200

SR 4007 CRAIG ROAD

Fair

Over: KENNEDY CREEK

N ABNGTN TP 200' S TR 524, Lackawanna, PA

Built 1962 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 417

PA 23; SR 0023

Fair

Over: Shirks Run

Blue Ball in EAST EARL TP, Lancaster, PA

Built 1921 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 8,050

US222Robert Fulton

Fair

Over: Conowingo Creek

1 Mi N of Wakefield, Lancaster, PA

Built 1977 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 1,176

PA896 GeorgetownRd

Fair

Over: Eliminated RR Tracks

NW. of Nine Points, Lancaster, PA

Built 1985 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 3,792

SR 3030 SLACKWATER

Fair

Over: STEHMAN RUN

2 MI. N. OF SAFE HARBOR, Lancaster, PA

Built 1969 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 617

SR 4026 old line r

Fair

Over: RIFE RUN

0.2 MI. N.W. OF MANHEIM, Lancaster, PA

Built 1966 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 2,233

FARMINGDALE RD

Fair

Over: LITTLE CONESTOGA CREEK

1400' WEST OF SR 4020, Lancaster, PA

Built 1962 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 400

FRYSVILLE RD

Fair

Over: MUDDY CREEK

AT T-647 INTERSECTION, Lancaster, PA

Built 1982 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 680

KRANTZ MILL ROAD

Fair

Over: BIG BEAVER CREEK

1/2 MI WEST OF SR 222, Lancaster, PA

Built 1990 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 50

PA 897; SR O897

Fair

Over: LITTLE MUDDY RUN

0.75 MI. S. OF ADAMSTOWN, Lancaster, PA

Built 1999 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 5,154

BICKNELL RD

Fair

Over: PUDDLE DUCK CREEK

50 FEET FROM ARCADIA TRAC, Lancaster, PA

Built 1901 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 100

I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Over: INDIANTOWN RUN

1/4 MI.W. OF PA 934, Lebanon, PA

Built 1967 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 49,745

I-81;SR 0081

Fair

Over: AIRE RUN

2 MI.E. OF EXIT #85, Lebanon, PA

Built 1967 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 49,745

Showing 5,601-5,650 of 14,867 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges.

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