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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RHAWN STREET

Poor

Over: PENNYPACK CREEK

.5MI.S.ROOSEVELT 3482D02, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1930 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 11,981

COBBS CREEK PARKWA

Poor

Over: COBBS CREEK

SW.PHILA 3699B01, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1924 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 25,948

GERMANTOWN AVENUE

Poor

Over: CRESHEIM CREEK

CHESTNUT HILL 3369J10, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1885 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 7,833

Sherwood Avenue

Poor

Over: Indian Creek

W of 66th Street - 27B06, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1918 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 800

SR 0006 TR 6

Poor

Over: DECKER CREEK

PALMYRA TWP 1 M E TR 507, Pike, PA

Built 1950 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 5,455

SR 0006 TR 6

Poor

Over: DELAWARE RIVER

MATAMORAS BORO @ JCT 1017, Pike, PA

Built 1939 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 16,932

U.S. ROUTE 209

Poor

Over: BUSH KILL CREEK

1.4 MILES NORTH OF SOUTH, Pike, PA

Built 1965 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 4,658

T-322 ATKINS ROAD

Poor

Over: WEST BRANCH FISHING CR

50 FT SOUTH OF SR 4003, Potter, PA

Built 1960 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

US 209 (LR 162)

Poor

Over: RBM&NRR

PORT CARBON, Schuylkill, PA

Built 1922 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 3,142

SR 4033(LR 53068)

Poor

Over: LITTLE CATAWISSA CR.

ZION GROVE ROAD,RINGTOWN, Schuylkill, PA

Built 1930 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 416

T-417 GERMANVILLE

Poor

Over: MAHANOY CREEK

120 FEET WEST OF SR 4007, Schuylkill, PA

Built 1924 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 175

T-475 OLD MILL RD.

Poor

Over: DEEP CREEK

T-475 OLD MILL ROAD, Schuylkill, PA

Built 1920 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 100

BROOK STREET

Poor

Over: PINE CREEK

SE OF HEGINS, Schuylkill, PA

Built 1930 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 30

PA 160

Poor

Over: BUFFALO CREEK

1.5 MI.S.OF BERLIN, Somerset, PA

Built 1900 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 2,166

SR 2022

Poor

Over: BRUSH CREEK

1 MI.NW.OF JOHNSONBURG, Somerset, PA

Built 1910 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 34

SR 4021

Poor

Over: HIGGINS RUN

3 MI.NW.OF STOYSTOWN, Somerset, PA

Built 1908 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 438

T864,WHITES CRK RD

Poor

Over: WHITES CREEK

5 MI.SW.OF MT.DAVIS, Somerset, PA

Built 1916 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 25

T784,Miller Run Rd

Poor

Over: Miller Run

2.5Mi NW of Central City, Somerset, PA

Built 1990 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

SR 487

Poor

Over: OVER BIRCH CREEK

VILLAGE OF MILDRED, Sullivan, PA

Built 1900 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,349

SR 0171 TR 171

Poor

Over: LACKAWANNA RIVER

CLIFFORD TP 200'N SR 2010, Susquehanna, PA

Built 1969 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,632

SR 1002

Poor

Over: TUNKHANNOCK CREEK

JACKSON TWP .3 M E TR 92, Susquehanna, PA

Built 1942 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 352

SR 1009

Poor

Over: STARRUCCA CREEK

HARMONY TWP 1 M W SR 1011, Susquehanna, PA

Built 1959 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 471

SR 2020

Poor

Over: OUTLET OF ACRE LAKE

LENOX TWP 0.5M S SR 106, Susquehanna, PA

Built 1968 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 565

S.R.4027

Poor

Over: OVER CUMMINGS CREEK

1.5 MILES SOUTH OF NELSON, Tioga, PA

Built 1952 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 675

SR 1004,PTRLM.CNTR

Poor

Over: OVER OIL CREEK

CORNPLANTER TOWNSHIP, Venango, PA

Built 1884 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 72

SR 1013, COBHAM PK

Poor

Over: GLADE RUN

GLADE TOWNSHIP, Warren, PA

Built 1959 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,042

SR 2053

Poor

Over: BRANCH OF DANIEL RUN

WEST BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, Washington, PA

Built 1939 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 63

FOX STOP ROAD

Poor

Over: MAPLE CREEK

NEAR TWILIGHT BORO, Washington, PA

Built 2002 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 300

COLE BRIDGE TR847

Poor

Over: HARMON CREEK

GOODWILL HUNT CLUB RD, Washington, PA

Built 1907 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 20

CAMP LANE TR986

Poor

Over: BRUSH RUN CREEK

THOMPSONVILLE ARCH, Washington, PA

Built 1920 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 350

ARENTZEN BLVD

Poor

Over: WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RR

800' NORTH OF SR 2027, Washington, PA

Built 1977 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 350

Smith Park Drive

Poor

Over: Burgetts Fork

500' W of SR 0018, Washington, PA

Built 2012 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 25

SR 0247 TR 247

Poor

Over: LACKAWANNA RIVER

CLINTON TP 288' N SUSQ LN, Wayne, PA

Built 1961 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 2,658

SR 0652 TR 652

Poor

Over: TRIB TO DELAWARE RIVER

DAMASCUS TWP 219'E.SR1006, Wayne, PA

Built 1925 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 2,425

SR 4035 OXBOW ROAD

Poor

Over: EAST LACKAWANNA RIVER

PRESTON TWP 1.3M N TR 370, Wayne, PA

Built 1960 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 186

T-519 (PLANK ROAD)

Poor

Over: TRIB. TO DELAWARE RIVER

DAMASCUS TWP .5M E SR1008, Wayne, PA

Built 1957 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 80

BEAR SWAMP RD T472

Poor

Over: LACKAWAXEN RIVER

T472 0.1 Mi South of US 6, Wayne, PA

Built 1928 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 165

TR458 MICAN ROAD

Poor

Over: VAN AUKEN CREEK

1/2 MI OFF OF ROUTE 6, Wayne, PA

Built 1965 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

SR 0381

Poor

Over: LOYALHANNA CREEK

COOK TOWNSHIP, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1929 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 159

T922, MANSVILLE RD

Poor

Over: KEFFER RUN

BTW SR 2033 and SR 2008, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1981 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

T-775, Boyer Road

Poor

Over: Boyer Run

250' East of SR 2007, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1985 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 125

MAIN STREET

Poor

Over: NINEMILE RUN

1200 FT WEST OF SR 982, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1974 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,325

Broadway Avenue

Poor

Over: Slate Creek

S. Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1901 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 100

SR 0267 TR 267

Poor

Over: MESHOPPEN CREEK

MESHOPPEN BO 181' N TR 6, Wyoming, PA

Built 1934 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,610

SR 1009

Poor

Over: OXBOW CREEK

LEMON TWP 1.5 M N TR 92, Wyoming, PA

Built 1949 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 397

SR 1021

Poor

Over: MARTIN CREEK

NICHOLSON BO .3M W SR1019, Wyoming, PA

Built 1961 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,537

PA 462; Market st.

Poor

Over: TRIB KREUTZ CREEK

STONYBROOK, York, PA

Built 1928 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 13,881

PA 616; SR 0616

Poor

Over: S BR CODORUS CREEK

1 MI. S. GLEN ROCK, York, PA

Built 1910 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 2,058

T859;CABIN HOLLOW

Poor

Over: BERMUDIAN CREEK

.2 E.FRNKLNTWN/BERMUD.CR., York, PA

Built 1918 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 453

RED MILL ROAD

Poor

Over: FISHING CREEK

0.4 MI SE OF SR 392, York, PA

Built 1910 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,036

Showing 14,401-14,450 of 14,867 bridges

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