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%.

Condition Distribution

Pennsylvania45%42.4%12.6%GoodFairPoor
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 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.

SR0286

Poor

Over: KISKIMINETAS RIVER

SALTSBURG, Indiana, PA

Built 1985 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 4,169

T-783 HARRIS HILL

Poor

Over: TOBYS CREEK

100 FT NE OF SR 309, Luzerne, PA

Built 1920 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 220

BRIDGE 2805,T-303

Poor

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

Poor

Over: Fallen Timber Run

Clark St, Hooversville, Somerset, PA

Built 1910 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 100

SR 4012

Poor

Over: LOYALSOCK CREEK

BORO OF FORKSVILLE, Sullivan, PA

Built 1850 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 137

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SR 3004 POND ROAD

Poor

Over: JONES CREEK

SALEM TWP .2 M S TR 690, Wayne, PA

Built 1920 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 439

HIGH BRIDGE R T636

Poor

Over: N BRANCH CALKINS CREEK

BISHOFF BRIDGE, Wayne, PA

Built 1895 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 50

BR.13 SALATHE T316

Poor

Over: WALLENPAUPACK CREEK

DREHER TWP 300FT E TR 191, Wayne, PA

Built 1957 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 135

PENN YORK ROAD

Poor

Over: BALLS CREEK

0.2 MI N SR 4014, Wayne, PA

Built 1929 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 185

MAPLEWOOD DRIVE

Poor

Over: BEAVER RUN

600' SW OF TR 617, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1915 Load: 21.8 t

SALEM DRIVE T724

Poor

Over: WHITEHORN CREEK

400' SOUTH OF SR 1055, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1915 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 30

SR 2056

Poor

Over: PINE RUN

BROWNTON, York, PA

Built 1933 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 1,177

SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD

Poor

Over: DAVIDSBURG RUN

2.9W DOVER/DAVIDSBURG RUN, York, PA

Built 1955 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 228

South Drive

Poor

Over: Newtown Creek

Newtown 3037-H10, Bucks, PA

Built 1985 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 600

CONESTOGA ROAD

Poor

Over: ITHAN CREEK

WEST SPROUL ROAD 14G11, Delaware, PA

Built 1930 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 9,423

PAPER MILL ROAD

Poor

Over: WHISKEY RUN

0.1M N SR2016 ADC 3697-C4, Delaware, PA

Built 1965 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 200

CONNOR ROAD

Poor

Over: BACK CREEK

NEAR SR 1005 INTERSECTION, Fayette, PA

Built 1940 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 240

T379 SIPES MILL RD

Poor

Over: BARNETTS RUN

1.5 MI.SW.OF NEEDMORE, Fulton, PA

Built 1937 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 98

SR 3010 ALBERDEEN

Poor

Over: WAPWALLOPEN CREEK

DORRANCE TWP 2M E SR 3007, Luzerne, PA

Built 1925 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,223

Laurel Drive

Poor

Over: Nuangola Outlet

Laurel Lakes, Luzerne, PA

Built 1986 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 25

T-510

Poor

Over: MILL CREEK

VILLAGE OF BALLS MILLS, Lycoming, PA

Built 1950 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 100

WILLARD AVENUE

Poor

Over: BENNETT BROOK

500 FT WEST OF SR 4009, McKean, PA

Built 1978 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 425

SR 4021,CREEK RD

Poor

Over: OVER MORRISON RUN

PERRY TOWNSHIP, Mercer, PA

Built 1958 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 320

BRIDGE 3011,T-722

Poor

Over: OVER MILL RUN

N.SPRING RD.SPRINGFIELD, Mercer, PA

Built 1922 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 98

SR 3011(LR 45042)

Poor

Over: SUGAR HOLLOW CREEK

SUGAR HOLLOW ROAD, Monroe, PA

Built 1934 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,296

BUTLER PIKE

Poor

Over: PROPHECY CREEK

1.8 Mi SW PA-309 3257-D6, Montgomery, PA

Built 1926 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 11,333

Cambria & "A" Sts

Poor

Over: CONRAIL

Cambria & "A" Sts - 29A05, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1916 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 3,200

SR 0209 TR 209

Poor

Over: SAWKILL CREEK

MILFORD BORO JCT SR 2013, Pike, PA

Built 1942 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 7,699

T314 LOG & TWIG RD

Poor

Over: HORNBECKS CREEK

1/2 MI E OF SR 2001, Pike, PA

Built 1956 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 290

T-492 CHURCH RD

Poor

Over: WEST FALLS CREEK

1000 FT SW OF SR 4006, Pike, PA

Built 1956 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 50

T351 OLD GREENTOWN

Poor

Over: KLEINHANS CREEK

1.5 MI WEST OF SR 390, Pike, PA

Built 1958 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 50

PA 125

Poor

Over: DEEP CREEK

0.5 MI.N.OF HEGINS, Schuylkill, PA

Built 1955 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 2,295

SR 2017

Poor

Over: TRIB HILLEGAS RUN

2 MI S DIVIDING RIDGE, Somerset, PA

Built 1938 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 51

T-338, FALL RUN RD

Poor

Over: FALL CREEK

1.8 MI.W.OF BARRONVALE, Somerset, PA

Built 1936 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 50

SR 3024,SAVANAH RD

Poor

Over: OVER LITTLE SANDY CREEK

POLK BOROUGH, Venango, PA

Built 1955 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,009

FIFTH STREET

Poor

Over: BRUSH CREEK

FIFTH STREET BRIDGE, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1985 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 2,000

EBERTS LANE

Poor

Over: MILL CREEK

SPRINGETTSBURY TWP, York, PA

Built 1958 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 4,068

Bridge Street

Poor

Over: DELAWARE RIVER

0.13 mi from junction of, Potter, PA

Built 1961 Load: 23.3 t ADT: 1,322

SR 3014

Poor

Over: NORTH CAMP RUN

WAUKESHA, Clearfield, PA

Built 1938 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 168

LONG AVENUE

Poor

Over: PENTZ RUN

175 EAST OF N FRANKLIN ST, Clearfield, PA

Built 1993 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 3,000

SR 18

Poor

Over: OVER INLET CREEK BRANCH

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Crawford, PA

Built 1924 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 2,069

HILLDALE ROAD

Poor

Over: DARBY CREEK

HILLDALE ADC 22-A4, Delaware, PA

Built 1928 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 1,554

SIXTH ST

Poor

Over: CHESTER CREEK

W OF SPROUL ST 3807-B5, Delaware, PA

Built 1963 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 1,000

T-378 SEGHIS RD

Poor

Over: MOUNTAIN CREEK TRIB

350 FT SE OF SR 3007, Fayette, PA

Built 1985 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 225

SR 0218

Poor

Over: ROBERTS RUN

WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Greene, PA

Built 1932 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 1,458

CURRY RD T-688

Poor

Over: Coal Lick Run

Franklin TWP, Greene, PA

Built 1930 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 99

T-300 WEST KANE RD

Poor

Over: EAST BR TIONESTA CREEK

2.9 MI W OF PA 66, McKean, PA

Built 1960 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 50

CITY LINE AVENUE

Poor

Over: SEPTA(BALA STATION)

.5MI.S.BELMONT AVE3479D10, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1910 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 36,433

TR 447 PANTHER RD

Poor

Over: WALLENPAUPACK CREEK

GREENE TWP WYNE CTY LINE, Pike, PA

Built 1957 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 1,539

ON TSR 405

Poor

Over: ALLEGHENY RIVER

ROULETTE, Potter, PA

Built 1983 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 1,010

SR 3002

Poor

Over: UPPER LITTLE SWATARA CR

1 M. E. OF PINE GROVE, Schuylkill, PA

Built 1940 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 1,122

SR 3007

Poor

Over: SMITH RUN

1.5 MI.E.OF HUMBERT, Somerset, PA

Built 1938 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 268

SR 2009

Poor

Over: TRIB HORTON CREEK

LATHROP TWP .6M N SR 3023, Susquehanna, PA

Built 1947 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 221

T-855 Rockwell Rd

Poor

Over: STARRUCCA CREEK

0.5 MI W OF BRANDT, Susquehanna, PA

Built 1945 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 75

T-300 HENDERSON ST

Poor

Over: OVER SOUTH SANDY CREEK

MINERAL TOWNSHIP, Venango, PA

Built 1930 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 50

Showing 13,951-14,000 of 14,867 bridges

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