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

SR3009(45066)T-939

Poor

Over: POHOPOCO CREEK

T-939 N.OF EFFORT, Monroe, PA

Built 1918 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 5,532

70th Street

Poor

Over: AMTRAK (NE Corridor)

S.PASCHALL AVE 3669-B3, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1949 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 10,200

72nd Street

Poor

Over: AMTRAK (NE Corridor)

S of Paschell Ave 36E05, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1913 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 2,000

Krewstown Road

Poor

Over: Pennypack Creek

N of Algon Avenue 19B03, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1907 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 10,000

T-390 MOZETTE RD

Poor

Over: MOZETTE CREEK

1.0 MI SOUTH OF SR 3002, Pike, PA

Built 1960 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 50

SR 4026 (LR 53111)

Poor

Over: BIG RUN CREEK

DUTCHTOWN ROAD, Schuylkill, PA

Built 1954 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 278

ARISTES RD

Poor

Over: LITTLE CATAWISSA CREEK

WEST OF RINGTOWN, Schuylkill, PA

Built 1961 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 500

T-835, VERLA DRIVE

Poor

Over: ROARING FORK

.3 MI.E.OF NEW ASHTOLA, Somerset, PA

Built 1950 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 51

WESTFIELD TWP T374

Poor

Over: JEMISON CREEK

1.7 MI S OF PHILLIPS, Tioga, PA

Built 1975 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 150

SCHELL ROAD

Poor

Over: GARLAND RUN

PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Warren, PA

Built 1950 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 20

SR 4045

Poor

Over: CHARTIERS RUN

MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP, Washington, PA

Built 1942 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 1,159

STONE RIDGE DRIVE

Poor

Over: FALLS CREEK

2 MILES SE OF MILL CITY, Wyoming, PA

Built 1920 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 50

DINGMANS FALLS ACC

Poor

Over: DINGMANS CREEK

0.6 MILES WEST OF U.S. RO, Pike, PA

Built 1960 Load: 19.0 t ADT: 5,017

MCLAUGHLIN RUN RD

Poor

Over: MCLAUGHLIN RUN

1/2 MI.E.OF BOWER HILL RD, Allegheny, PA

Built 1900 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 5,590

RIVER ROAD

Poor

Over: LAUREL RUN

OUT. TO SCHUYLKILL RIVER, Berks, PA

Built 1832 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 500

T-626 SPIKER ROAD

Poor

Over: ROUGH RUN

1.5 MI S of T-880, Butler, PA

Built 1978 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

T350 LARKEYTOWN RD

Poor

Over: SANDY LICK CREEK

1900 FT SE OF SR 830, Clearfield, PA

Built 1975 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 2,750

INDUSTRIAL HIGHWAY

Poor

Over: CONRAIL;LITTLE CRUM CRK.

1MI.S.PHILA.AIRPT. 36A13, Delaware, PA

Built 1948 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 20,022

ACADEMY AVENUE

Poor

Over: MUCKINIPATTIS CREEK

0.3MI E SR2017 ADC3698-B6, Delaware, PA

Built 1932 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 500

SHIMPSTOWN RD

Poor

Over: LICKING CREEK

AT CLAY LICK RD INTERSECT, Franklin, PA

Built 1960 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 300

LEAFMORE RD

Poor

Over: BACK CREEK

2 MI WEST OF SR 995, Franklin, PA

Built 1959 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 600

T340,FAIRVIEW ROAD

Poor

Over: INDIAN GRAVE RUN

0.75 MI NE OF AMARANTH, Fulton, PA

Built 1960 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 51

T544,SILVR PINE RD

Poor

Over: STANDING STONE CREEK

4 MI.NE.MCALEVYS FORT, Huntingdon, PA

Built 1920 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 40

SR0210

Poor

Over: ROSS RUN

ROSSMOYNE NO.3, Indiana, PA

Built 1929 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 1,869

SR2012

Poor

Over: MARDIS RUN

DILLTOWN NO.3, Indiana, PA

Built 1919 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 156

SR3007

Poor

Over: BLACKLEGS CREEK

CLARKSBURG NO.1, Indiana, PA

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 402

Harkleroad Road

Poor

Over: Bear Run

1/2 mi NE of T-701/T-974, Indiana, PA

Built 1920 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

SR 2006

Poor

Over: DELAWARE CREEK

0.5 MI S EAST SALEM, Juniata, PA

Built 1936 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 1,540

BOWMANSVILLE RD

Poor

Over: MUDDY CREEK

1000 FT WEST OF PA 625, Lancaster, PA

Built 1973 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

EAST WASHINGTON ST

Poor

Over: NESHANNOCK CREEK

@ TR 108&168 INTERSECTION, Lawrence, PA

Built 1909 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 17,254

SR 4009

Poor

Over: NORFOLK SO.

PALMYRA BORO, Lebanon, PA

Built 1971 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 1,967

CAREY STREET

Poor

Over: SOLOMON CREEK

500 FT SOUTH OF ASHLEY ST, Luzerne, PA

Built 1930 Load: 19.1 t

TROUTBROOK RD

Poor

Over: TROUT BROOK

AT LOWER DEMUNDS RD, Luzerne, PA

Built 1986 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 150

T-576 BJ ROAD

Poor

Over: FOSTER BROOK

100' SOUTH OF SR 346, McKean, PA

Built 1980 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 70

SR 4021, ATLANTIC

Poor

Over: BLUFF RUN

SUGAR GROVE TOWNSHIP, Mercer, PA

Built 1952 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 520

PA 611

Poor

Over: BULGERS RUN

0.75 MI.S.OF TANNERSVILLE, Monroe, PA

Built 1942 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 12,938

Rices Mill Road

Poor

Over: Tacony Creek

.7 Mi N PA-73 3370-G5, Montgomery, PA

Built 1914 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 6,455

CANAL ROAD

Poor

Over: DELAWARE CANAL

SOUTH OF RAUBSVILLE, Northampton, PA

Built 1832 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

T-441 STILES HILL

Poor

Over: GENESEE FORK PINE CREEK

AT JUNCTION SR 1003, Potter, PA

Built 1987 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

OLD COUNTRY LN

Poor

Over: COLD RUN CREEK

T-850 EAST OF HECLA, Schuylkill, PA

Built 1950 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 100

BRIDGE STREET

Poor

Over: MAHANOY CREEK

2ND ST. ASHLAND BORO, Schuylkill, PA

Built 1957 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 200

SR 4001

Poor

Over: MOORE RUN

1 MI.NE.OF BAKERSVILLE, Somerset, PA

Built 1938 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 569

SR 4013

Poor

Over: SPRUCE RUN

1 MI.W.OF GRAY, Somerset, PA

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 355

T634,COVERED BR RD

Poor

Over: BENS CREEK

1.2 MI.W.OF BENS CREEK, Somerset, PA

Built 1877 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 50

T-338 Fall Run Rd

Poor

Over: Blue Hole Creek

3Mi NW of New Lexington, Somerset, PA

Built 1950 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 75

SR 0706 TR 706

Poor

Over: EAST BR WYALUSING CREEK

JESSUP TWP .2 M W SR 3029, Susquehanna, PA

Built 1929 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 1,273

SR 1008

Poor

Over: PETERS CREEK

UNION TOWNSHIP, Washington, PA

Built 1937 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 1,559

DONAHOE BRIDGE

Poor

Over: CROSS CREEK

AT INTERSECTION WITH SR50, Washington, PA

Built 1929 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 30

PORTER BRIDGE #7

Poor

Over: TENMILE CREEK TRIB

1200' SOUTH OF SR 2024, Washington, PA

Built 1942 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 20

CONCORD RD T-536

Poor

Over: Short Creek

Morris TWP, Washington, PA

Built 1960 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 25

Showing 13,801-13,850 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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