Bridge Safety in Pennsylvania
23,314 bridges — 2,813 Poor condition — avg age 55 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 23,314 |
| Good Condition | 8,019 |
| Fair Condition | 12,482 |
| Poor Condition | 2,813 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1697 |
| Average Age | 55 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 34.4% |
| % Fair | 53.5% |
| % Poor | 12.1% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Pennsylvania
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic — the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRALEY STREET | Poor | 1967 | 280,088 | — |
| TACONY ST.AND BRIDGE ST. | Poor | 1967 | 280,088 | — |
| EARTH FILL & SEWER ACCES | Poor | 1968 | 225,137 | — |
| WHEATSHEAF LANE | Poor | 1965 | 177,086 | — |
| VENANGO STREET | Poor | 1965 | 177,086 | — |
| US 322 EB & RAMP A | Poor | 1967 | 117,917 | — |
| SUSQ.RIVER;R.R.LOWTHER S | Poor | 1960 | 89,499 | — |
| WAVERLY ROAD(T669) | Poor | 1951 | 89,047 | — |
| FAIRMOUNT AVENUE | Poor | 1975 | 80,788 | — |
| THUN RECREATIONAL TRAIL | Poor | 1963 | 71,101 | — |
| CREEK RD BRANDYWINE CK. | Poor | 1961 | 69,924 | — |
| T-955; LIMEKILN RD | Poor | 1952 | 68,340 | — |
| FAIRMOUNT AVENUE | Poor | 1975 | 66,507 | — |
| MATSONFORD ROAD | Poor | 1950 | 66,436 | — |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN | Poor | 1966 | 60,959 | — |
| SANATOGA RD SANATOGA CR | Poor | 1965 | 59,904 | — |
| SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Poor | 1963 | 59,527 | — |
| US 30; SR 0030 | Poor | 1959 | 57,639 | — |
| 181 George St | Poor | 1957 | 57,639 | — |
| 2002/Springwood Rd | Poor | 1959 | 57,515 | — |
Oldest Bridges in Pennsylvania
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNYPACK CREEK | Good | 1697 | 329 yrs | 16,267 |
| COOKS CREEK | Fair | 1777 | 249 yrs | 1,404 |
| GULPH MILLS CREEK | Fair | 1789 | 237 yrs | 5,486 |
| SKIPPACK CREEK | Fair | 1792 | 234 yrs | 14,242 |
| NEWTOWN CREEK | Fair | 1796 | 230 yrs | 4,254 |
| PERKIOMEN CREEK | Fair | 1798 | 228 yrs | 11,474 |
| Tacony Creek | Poor | 1801 | 225 yrs | 50 |
| NOCKAMIXON CREEK | Fair | 1804 | 222 yrs | 100 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Poor | 1804 | 222 yrs | 406 |
| EAST BR.BRANDYWINE CREEK | Fair | 1807 | 219 yrs | 7,057 |
Bridge Safety in Pennsylvania
Bridge condition data for Pennsylvania comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.