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Pennsylvania bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Pennsylvania — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

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

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 rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

10.5%

1,561 bridges flagged for repair priority

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 — Structurally deficient share 35.0%
National avg

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

Condition Distribution

Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Pennsylvania (FHWA NBI)

Pennsylvania37.42516983924127%35.29965695836416%10.499764579269524%10.499764579269524%GoodFairPoorStructurally Deficient
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Pennsylvania (FHWA NBI)

Counties (67)

Adams 94 Allegheny 356 Armstrong 109 Beaver 84 Bedford 99 Berks 187 Blair 83 Bradford 114 Bucks 184 Butler 142 Cambria 67 Cameron 21 Carbon 29 Centre 183 Chester 285 Clarion 119 Clearfield 195 Clinton 147 Columbia 187 Crawford 263 Cumberland 239 Dauphin 283 Delaware 269 Elk 95 Erie 331 Fayette 341 Forest 51 Franklin 215 Fulton 97 Greene 209 Huntingdon 162 Indiana 214 Jefferson 140 Juniata 109 Lackawanna 212 Lancaster 509 Lawrence 162 Lebanon 221 Lehigh 255 Luzerne 307 Lycoming 301 McKean 166 Mercer 273 Mifflin 129 Monroe 214 Montgomery 608 Montour 74 Northampton 253 Northumberland 193 Perry 102 Philadelphia 584 Pike 108 Potter 145 Schuylkill 199 Snyder 106 Somerset 400 Sullivan 119 Susquehanna 284 Tioga 429 Union 163 Venango 189 Warren 217 Washington 655 Wayne 259 Westmoreland 619 Wyoming 140 York 569

Pennsylvania vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Pennsylvania on the same metric.

26

Michigan

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

02

Alaska

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

42

Pennsylvania

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

38

North Dakota

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

22

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 composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

SR0286

Poor

Over: KISKIMINETAS RIVER

SALTSBURG, Indiana, PA

Built 1985 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 4,169

T-783 HARRIS HILL

Structurally Deficient

Over: TOBYS CREEK

100 FT NE OF SR 309, Luzerne, PA

Built 1920 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 220

BRIDGE 2805,T-303

Structurally Deficient

Over: OVER SHENANGO RIVER TRIB

HEASLEY RD SHENANGO TWP, Mercer, PA

Built 1922 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 89

SR 3014

Poor

Over: LAUREL HILL CREEK

BARRONVALE, Somerset, PA

Built 1962 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 167

Clark Street

Structurally Deficient

Over: Fallen Timber Run

Clark St, Hooversville, Somerset, PA

Built 1910 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 100

SR 4012

Structurally Deficient

Over: LOYALSOCK CREEK

BORO OF FORKSVILLE, Sullivan, PA

Built 1850 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 137

All Bridges in Pennsylvania

MID-COUNTY EXWY.NB

Good

Over: SEPTA(P&W);TRIB.CRUM CK.

SPRINGFIELD MALL 34G06, Delaware, PA

Built 1990 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 40,282

SR0259

Good

Over: CONEMAUGH RIVER

WESLEY E. DODSON, Indiana, PA

Built 2006 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 943

REMINGTON AVENUE

Good

Over: STAFFORD MEADOW BROOK

BETWEEN ELM AND BROOK ST, Lackawanna, PA

Built 1964 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 100

PA TPK(I-276)RP AB

Good

Over: SANDY RUN

FORT WASHINGTON INTERCHG, Montgomery, PA

Built 1954 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 74,921

MOUNTAIN DALE RD

Good

Over: SOUTH BRANCH MIDDLE CRK

VILLAGE OF MCCLURE, Snyder, PA

Built 1965 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 327

SR 87

Good

Over: OVER BR. MEHOOPANY CR.

1 MI NW OF COLLEY, Sullivan, PA

Built 1987 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 471

T-389

Good

Over: LITTLE LOYALSOCK CREEK

2.5 MI. W OF CHERRY MILLS, Sullivan, PA

Built 1975 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 54

T-361 TWIN LAKES

Good

Over: WILSON RUN

300 FT WEST OF SR 321, Elk, PA

Built 2019 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 134

SR 26-PA 26

Good

Over: SEDA COG/NIT&BALD EGL RR

PLEASANT GAP, Centre, PA

Built 2006 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 8,178

SR 99-I 99

Good

Over: ACCESS ROAD

3 MILES SW PORT MATILDA, Centre, PA

Built 2006 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 6,583

MADISON DRIVE

Good

Over: RIDLEY CREEK

West of Line Road 3474D09, Chester, PA

Built 1990 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 250

MADISON DRIVE

Good

Over: RIDLEY CREEK

1/2 MI. EAST PA352 3474D9, Chester, PA

Built 1990 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 250

SR 120-PA 120

Good

Over: NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN

CITY OF LOCK HAVEN, Clinton, PA

Built 1980 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 6,523

MID-COUNTY EXWY.SB

Good

Over: SEPTA(P&W);TRIB.CRUM CK.

SPRINGFIELD MALL 34G06, Delaware, PA

Built 1989 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 41,753

SR3043

Good

Over: STONEY RUN

ROSE STREET, Indiana, PA

Built 1998 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 5,987

GILMARTIN STREET

Good

Over: LACKAWANNA RIVER

ARCH BORO, ADJ TO MAIN ST, Lackawanna, PA

Built 2008 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 8,160

US 30; SR 0030

Good

Over: NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN RR

GREENFIELD STATION, Lancaster, PA

Built 2002 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 66,610

HACKMAN RD

Good

Over: HAMMER CREEK

ONLY BRIDGE ON HACKMAN RD, Lancaster, PA

Built 1993 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

SR 2003; TWP RD

Good

Over: SHERMANS CREEK

2MI N OF SHERMSDLE, Perry, PA

Built 2006 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 296

PA 994

Good

Over: RAYSTOWN LAKE,COFFEE RUN

1.1 MILE EAST OF SR 3009, Huntingdon, PA

Built 1973 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 1,435

SR-75 US-75

Good

Over: TUSCARORA CREEK

PORT ROYAL, Juniata, PA

Built 2007 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 5,196

PORTLAND STREET

Good

Over: COPLAY CREEK

WEST OF QUARRY STREET, Lehigh, PA

Built 1991 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 120

SR 0015 SB

Good

Over: OVER BLOCKHOUSE CREEK

VILLAGE OF BUTTONWOOD, Lycoming, PA

Built 1974 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 5,582

I-80 WB(LR 1009)

Good

Over: TUNKHANNOCK CREEK

AT CARBON CO. LINE, Monroe, PA

Built 2006 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 8,298

I - 80 EB (LR1009)

Good

Over: TUNKHANNOCK CREEK

AT CARBON CTY. LINE, Monroe, PA

Built 2006 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 8,087

MORRIS ROAD

Good

Over: PROPHECY CREEK / 3257-C6

SOUTH OF AMBLER 30F02, Montgomery, PA

Built 1979 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 8,825

SR 147

Good

Over: SHAMOKIN CR/NS#117-30563

1 MI S OF SUNBURY, Northumberland, PA

Built 1991 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 8,286

WEIMER HOLLOW RD

Good

Over: SARTWELL CREEK

450 FT EAST OF SR 4001, Potter, PA

Built 1980 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 50

(SR-104)

Good

Over: OVER PENNS CREEK

3 MI S OF MIFFLINBURG, Union, PA

Built 1943 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 4,856

SR 27,GRANT STREET

Good

Over: OVER BLUE EYE RUN

PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Warren, PA

Built 1983 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 2,285

SR 3009,ELM STREET

Good

Over: OVER TIDIOUTE CREEK

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Warren, PA

Built 1995 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 353

SR 0088

Good

Over: MINGO CREEK

CARROLL & UNION TOWNSHIP, Washington, PA

Built 1985 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 2,269

SR 4077

Good

Over: LITTLE PUCKETA CREEK

UPPER BURRELL TOWNSHIP, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1972 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 2,465

SR 1017

Good

Over: HANNAS RUN

LIGONIER TWP, Westmoreland, PA

Built 2001 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 566

SR 3046

Good

Over: YRKRAIL; MD @ PA RR W BR

HIGHLAND AVE IN WEST YORK, York, PA

Built 1958 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 4,255

SR 4022; TWP AHEAD

Good

Over: PIPPINS RUN

1 MI.N. OF SIDDENSBURG, York, PA

Built 1962 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 1,427

T-950

Good

Over: MILL CREEK

0.6 M. EAST OF ROSEVILLE, Tioga, PA

Built 2012 Load: 28.2 t ADT: 2

SR 3012 (LR 06063)

Good

Over: CACOOSING CREEK

MOUNTAIN HOME ROAD, Berks, PA

Built 2005 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 2,796

SR 3003

Good

Over: POPLAR RUN

1 MILE WEST OF NEWRY, Blair, PA

Built 2007 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 1,402

T-514 CTY BR #1

Good

Over: APPLEMANS RUN

VILLAGE OF LIGHTSTREET, Columbia, PA

Built 2002 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 1,000

SR 97,UNION CITY

Good

Over: OVER LEBOEUF CREEK BR

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Erie, PA

Built 1964 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 5,564

SR 2005

Good

Over: SIDELING HILL CREEK

.5 MI.W.OF MADDENSVILLE, Huntingdon, PA

Built 1982 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 396

SR 2018(LR 39026)

Good

Over: TRIB. TO SWABIA CREEK

INDIAN CREEK ROAD, Lehigh, PA

Built 1962 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 1,226

PA 946(LR 563)

Good

Over: SPRING CREEK

2 M. N.OF PA 191 INTERS., Northampton, PA

Built 1977 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 4,833

T-405 (Creek Road)

Good

Over: MAHANOY CREEK

EAST OF DORNSIFE, Northumberland, PA

Built 1975 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 75

Front Street

Good

Over: AMTRAK ; CONRAIL

N of Venango Street 29A02, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1908 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 11,500

Summit Avenue

Good

Over: SEPTA (Chestnut Hill E.)

S of Stenton Avenue 16K02, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1883 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 1,100

SR 0084 I-84 WB

Good

Over: WALLENPAUPACK CREEK

GREENE TWP 1.5 M W TR 507, Pike, PA

Built 2021 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 7,063

SR 2005

Good

Over: TAN CREEK

3 MI N OF BLOSSBURG, Tioga, PA

Built 1971 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 4,024

SR 15 SOUTH BOUND

Good

Over: TIOGA RIVER

1.5 MI. S. OF MANSFIELD, Tioga, PA

Built 1985 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 5,697

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

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