State profile · Above national median SD

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

T-392 CTY BR # 9

Structurally Deficient

Over: MUD CREEK

2 MI. E. WASHINGTONVILLE, Montour, PA

Built 1907 ADT: 1

T-308 CTY BR # 2

Structurally Deficient

Over: BEAVER RUN

1.3 MI. E. OF POTTS GROVE, Montour, PA

Built 1912 ADT: 15

DEPUES ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: OUGHOUGHTON CREEK

EAST OF SR 1004, Northampton, PA

Built 1937 ADT: 150

T-701

Structurally Deficient

Over: JACOBY CREEK

EAST OF JOHNSONVILLE, Northampton, PA

Built 1930 ADT: 150

SEIDERSVILLE ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: SAUCON CREEK

0.2 MILES WEST OF PA 412, Northampton, PA

Built 1936

HIGH ST

Structurally Deficient

Over: LEHIGH CANAL + NORFORK

1 MILE EAST OF LR48010, Northampton, PA

Built 1910 ADT: 80

CANAL ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: DELAWARE CANAL

RAUBSVILLE, Northampton, PA

Built 1952 ADT: 60

T-802

Structurally Deficient

Over: S BR OF ROARING CREEK

E. OF ELYSBURG, Northumberland, PA

Built 1870

Margie Street

Structurally Deficient

Over: AMTRAK, CONRAIL

at Nineteenth St 3590-D1, Philadelphia, PA

Built 1919

T444,OLD ROUTE 219

Structurally Deficient

Over: MEADOW RUN

.25 MI.SW.OF SALISBURY, Somerset, PA

Built 1919 ADT: 62

CHERRY TWP T-474

Structurally Deficient

Over: LITTLE LOYALSOCK CREEK

1.3 MI E OF DUSHORE, Sullivan, PA

Built 1901 ADT: 30

T-328

Structurally Deficient

Over: MUNCY CREEK

0.5 MI SE OF NORDMONT, Sullivan, PA

Built 1942 ADT: 108

CABIN ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: LOYALSOCK CREEK

WORLDS END STATE PARK, Sullivan, PA

Built 1983 ADT: 100

T-797

Structurally Deficient

Over: SALT SPRING RUN

2 MI SE OF EASTPOINT, Tioga, PA

Built 1935 ADT: 5

T-357

Structurally Deficient

Over: N. BR. BUFFALO CREEK

EAST OF JOHNSTOWN, Union, PA

Built 1900 ADT: 119

WILLIAMS ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: MIDDLE BR. SUGAR CREEK

PLUM TOWNSHIP, Venango, PA

Built 1880 ADT: 100

SR 4017

Structurally Deficient

Over: W BR DYBERRY CREEK

DYBERRY TWP .5M W SR 4007, Wayne, PA

Built 1885 ADT: 22

T-880 DONEGAL LAKE

Structurally Deficient

Over: FOUR MILE RUN

1/4 MI SW OF SR 130, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1919 ADT: 100

SECOND STREET

Structurally Deficient

Over: NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR

SECOND ST BRIDGE, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1987 ADT: 3,000

FIRST STREET

Structurally Deficient

Over: TINKERS RUN

FIRST STREET BRIDGE, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1950

HEATHER DRIVE

Structurally Deficient

Over: HAYMAKER RUN

200' WEST OF SR 4033, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1988 ADT: 2,000

T-854 KILEY DRIVE

Structurally Deficient

Over: CRABTREE CREEK

AT SR1022 IN GREENWALD, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1930

WEST FRANKLIN ST.

Structurally Deficient

Over: LITTLE TUSCARORA CREEK

ADJ TO LACEY ST (SR 4006), Wyoming, PA

Built 1938 ADT: 75

LOCKVILLE RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: WHITELOCK CREEK

1/4 MI SE OF RT 292, Wyoming, PA

Built 1972 ADT: 50

SR 1019 Brunner is

Structurally Deficient

Over: DIVERSION CHANNEL

1 MILE S OF YORK HAVEN, York, PA

Built 1959 ADT: 1,185

T759; FURNACE ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: CABIN CREEK

3 W. E.PROSPECT/CABIN CRK, York, PA

Built 1970 ADT: 400

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

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

SR 0167 TR 167

Structurally Deficient

Over: MARTINS CREEK

HOP BOTTOM BO JCT SR 2002, Susquehanna, PA

Built 1962 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 1,676

SR 1002

Structurally Deficient

Over: DELAWARE RIVER

DAMASCUS TP SKINNERS FLLS, Wayne, PA

Built 1901 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 355

DAVIS ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: SOUTH BR. CALKINS CREEK

2.6 MILE SW OF MILANVILLE, Wayne, PA

Built 1970 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 4

Brewery Street

Structurally Deficient

Over: Jacks Run

200' W of S URANIA Ave, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1960 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 70

T348 LOCKVILLE RD.

Structurally Deficient

Over: WHITELOCK CREEK

3 M E OF CENTER MORELAND, Wyoming, PA

Built 1945 Load: 0.9 t ADT: 50

T-584

Structurally Deficient

Over: LITTLE CLEARFIELD CREEK

400 FT NE OF SR 2022, Clearfield, PA

Built 1919 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 5

T-354, HIDINGER RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: MAXWELL RUN

500 FT NE OF T308 INT, Elk, PA

Built 1930 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 4

URBANIA ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: GEORGES CREEK

NEAR T336-T354 JUNCTION, Fayette, PA

Built 1909 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 25

T-498 (UPHAM ROAD)

Structurally Deficient

Over: GAYLORD CREEK

3.1 MI SW OF MIDDLETOWN, Susquehanna, PA

Built 1886 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 25

CHURCH STREET

Structurally Deficient

Over: SALT LICK CREEK

NEW MILFORD, ADJ. WALL ST, Susquehanna, PA

Built 1905 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 384

T-639,STEWART ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: OVER WINTON RUN

COLUMBUS TOWNSHIP, Warren, PA

Built 1953 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 75

SR 1023

Structurally Deficient

Over: EQUINUNK CREEK

MANCHSTR TWP .3M S SR4007, Wayne, PA

Built 1964 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 65

BOYCE ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: HOLLISTER CREEK

.1 MI S OF SR 1016, Wayne, PA

Built 1950 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 20

T318, Shaner Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: TRIB. OF YOUGH. RIVER

BTW T621 & T623, Westmoreland, PA

Built 1930 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 60

SR 2044

Structurally Deficient

Over: N BRANCH MUDDY CREEK

MUDDY CREEK FORKS, York, PA

Built 1933 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 89

T-349

Structurally Deficient

Over: FISHING CREEK

2 MI. WEST OF TYLERSVILLE, Clinton, PA

Built 1950 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 175

Yuras Farm Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Browns Run

100' S of SR3012, Fayette, PA

Built 1920 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 50

Meadow Run Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Meadow Run

1/4 mi N of T-415, Fayette, PA

Built 1904 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 55

T-652 ALBIN RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: BIG RUN

300 FT NW OF SR 286, Indiana, PA

Built 1915 Load: 2.7 t

OLD ROUTE 18 RT

Structurally Deficient

Over: MAHONING RIVER

206010 WILLOWGROVE BRDG#1, Lawrence, PA

Built 1932 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 50

Showing 14,551-14,600 of 14,867 bridges

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