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

All Bridges in Pennsylvania

T-926,DOTYVILLE RD

Poor

Over: OVER HENDERSON RUN

2.8 MI. E. OF TITUSVILLE, Crawford, PA

Built 1945 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 250

T-873,RACOP ROAD

Poor

Over: OVER TORRY RUN

4 MI. N. VENANGO, Crawford, PA

Built 1915 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 250

MERCER STREET

Poor

Over: OVER FRENCH CREEK

MERCER STREET,MEADVILLE, Crawford, PA

Built 1936 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 9,000

US 11; RITNER HWY

Poor

Over: BURDS RUN

BORO OF SHIPPENSBURG, Cumberland, PA

Built 1940 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 6,223

SR 2031

Poor

Over: HEMPT QUARRY ACCESS

HEMPT BROS. UNDERPASS, Cumberland, PA

Built 1986 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 6,482

PA 147; S.RIVER RD

Poor

Over: POWELLS CREEK

QUARTER MI S OF INGLENOOK, Dauphin, PA

Built 1860 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 6,401

SR 2011 BACHVILLE

Poor

Over: BRANCH OF SPRING CREEK

2 MI.S. OF HERSHEY, Dauphin, PA

Built 1920 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,822

BEECHWOOD DRIVE

Poor

Over: COBBS CREEK

At Karakung Dr 3588-D3, Delaware, PA

Built 1907 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,200

W COLONIAL DR

Poor

Over: SPRING RUN

S OF GARNET MINE RD, Delaware, PA

Built 1975 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 400

T-521 PAROLARI RD

Poor

Over: LITTLE TOBY CREEK

700 FT EAST SR 219, Elk, PA

Built 1916 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

SR 2018,ELGIN RD

Poor

Over: OVER FRENCH CREEK S BR

CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Erie, PA

Built 1966 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 791

T-313,SHERROD HILL

Poor

Over: CUSSEWAGO CREEK

1500' EAST OF SR 98, Erie, PA

Built 1970 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 106

SR 0653

Poor

Over: INDIAN CREEK

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Fayette, PA

Built 1968 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,221

SR 4016

Poor

Over: REDSTONE CREEK

REDSTONE TOWNSHIP, Fayette, PA

Built 1927 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 524

BERKELEY STREET

Poor

Over: COAL LICK RUN

500' S OF MT VERNON AVE, Fayette, PA

Built 1913 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 200

CUCUMBER RUN RD

Poor

Over: CUCUMBER RUN

OHIOPYLE SP, Fayette, PA

Built 1998 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 20

Fire Tower Road

Poor

Over: Ramcat Run

200' N of Ramcat Road, Fayette, PA

Built 2023 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 30

T-316

Poor

Over: OVER HEMLOCK CREEK BR.

TIONESTA TOWNSHIP, Forest, PA

Built 1996 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 40

ANDERSON ROAD

Poor

Over: CONOCOCHEAGUE CREEK W BR

0.85 MI NE OF SR 416, Franklin, PA

Built 1820 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 150

SR 3011

Poor

Over: BARNETTS RUN

NEEDMORE, Fulton, PA

Built 1924 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 216

SR 3013

Poor

Over: STEWART RUN

CENTER TOWNSHIP, Greene, PA

Built 1926 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 351

SR 3005

Poor

Over: COFFEE RUN

.5 MI.E.OF ENTRIKEN, Huntingdon, PA

Built 1953 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 31

T392, HARMONY CHUR

Poor

Over: LITTLE TROUGH CREEK

TOWN OF CALVIN, Huntingdon, PA

Built 1960 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

SR3013

Poor

Over: MUDDY RUN

MUDDY RUN NO.3, Indiana, PA

Built 1956 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 657

SR 3014

Poor

Over: DOYLE RUN

2 MI S NOOK, Juniata, PA

Built 1921 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 158

T-556 FOUNDRY RD

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO COCOLAMUS CREEK

.15 MI NE OF INT SR 35, Juniata, PA

Built 1938 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 610

WEBSTER AVENUE

Poor

Over: STAFFORD MEADOW BROOK

100 FT NE OF E. ELM ST., Lackawanna, PA

Built 1885 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,200

SR 1024 Lincoln rd

Poor

Over: MIDDLE CREEK

1.5 MI.E. OF BRUNNERVILLE, Lancaster, PA

Built 1925 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 2,469

SR 3005; TWP RD

Poor

Over: CONEWINGO CREEK

1 MI SE OF DRUMORE CENTER, Lancaster, PA

Built 1920 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 496

KRAYBILL CHURCH RD

Poor

Over: W BR DONEGAL CREEK

1/2 MI NE OF SR 4046, Lancaster, PA

Built 1930 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 310

T-601 JONESTOWN RD

Poor

Over: SWATARA CREEK

0.4 MI W OF WALNUT STREET, Lebanon, PA

Built 1929 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,500

SR 0029 TR 29

Poor

Over: CEASETOWN DAM OUTLET

PLYMOUTH TWP .3M N SR1059, Luzerne, PA

Built 1932 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,669

SR 0309 TR 309

Poor

Over: LEONARDS CREEK

DALLAS TWP .1 M N SR 1026, Luzerne, PA

Built 1940 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 6,948

T-447 TWP. BR #333

Poor

Over: LAUREL RUN

0.6 MI. S. OF MORELAND, Lycoming, PA

Built 1920 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 20

E. 7TH AVE.BR#211

Poor

Over: HAGERMANS RUN

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT BORO, Lycoming, PA

Built 1928 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 400

SR 346-PA 346

Poor

Over: TRAM HOLLOW RUN

W DUKE CENTER, McKean, PA

Built 1924 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,177

SR 3003

Poor

Over: LANIGAN RUN

BURNING WELL, McKean, PA

Built 1948 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 22

SR 846,SARANAC RD.

Poor

Over: OVER SHENANGO RESERVOIR

SOUTH PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP, Mercer, PA

Built 1964 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,822

T-465

Poor

Over: TREASTER RUN

800 FT SOUTH OF LR499, Mifflin, PA

Built 1915 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 200

T-439

Poor

Over: KISHACOQUILLAS CREEK

1300FT W INTER T439-LR29, Mifflin, PA

Built 1920 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 628

T-321

Poor

Over: MEADOW CREEK

700 FT WEST OF T-737, Mifflin, PA

Built 1915 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 75

PA 191(LR45051)

Poor

Over: MOUNTAIN RUN CREEK

2.2 MI.S.OF STROUDSBURG, Monroe, PA

Built 1916 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 3,530

T-633 HYPSY GAP RD

Poor

Over: TUNKHANNOCK CK

1 MI SE SR 4001, Monroe, PA

Built 1900 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 20

LIMEKILN PIKE

Poor

Over: PARK CREEK

HORSHAM TWP. 24C5/3145K8, Montgomery, PA

Built 1928 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 8,796

WATER STREET ROAD

Poor

Over: BRANCH SKIPPACK CREEK

NW OF 363 21C8/3142H10, Montgomery, PA

Built 1932 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,194

SWAMP PIKE

Poor

Over: MINISTER CREEK

0.2 M E SR663 ADC 3027-G3, Montgomery, PA

Built 1844 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 14,811

PRICE ROAD

Poor

Over: UNAMI CREEK

3 MI N SR 63 ADC 2918-B3, Montgomery, PA

Built 1919 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 51

WASHINGTON STREET

Poor

Over: SAW MILL RUN

1400 Ft S US-202 3367-F3, Montgomery, PA

Built 1931 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 4,000

SR 1015 (LR 165)

Poor

Over: MARTINS CREEK

@ INT. WITH T-690, Northampton, PA

Built 1920 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,651

N. Halbea St T805

Poor

Over: Catasauqua Creek

0.6 mile east of SR 3017, Northampton, PA

Built 1987 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 200

Showing 14,351-14,400 of 14,867 bridges

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