Armstrong County Bridge Report Card

Armstrong County scores 65 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.

D65 / 100
Local infrastructure snapshot

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Armstrong County has 259 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 18 rated poor and 36 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.9% is at or below the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,775 daily vehicle crossings.

259Total Bridges
18Poor (6.9%)
150Fair (57.9%)
36Scour-Critical

Quote-Ready Local Facts

6.9%of county bridges are in poor condition, compared with 12.1% statewide and 6.7% nationally.
7,775daily vehicle crossings are on poor-condition bridges in the county.
36bridges are rated scour-critical, or 13.9% of the county bridge inventory.

Copyable Facts for Reporters

BridgeLookup.com gives Armstrong County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 65/100 (D). The county has 259 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 18 in poor condition and 36 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,775 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.

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How the Score Breaks Down

FactorWeightCounty ValuePenalty
Poor-condition bridge share406.9%13.9
Poor-condition traffic exposure251.0% of measured traffic0.8
Scour-critical bridge share2013.9%20.0
Average age vs national baseline1047 years vs 48 nationally0.0
Traffic-data completeness5765,852 measured daily crossings0.0

Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.

County Comparisons

County Poor-Condition Share6.9%
State Poor-Condition Share12.1%
National Poor-Condition Share6.7%
County Scour-Critical Share13.9%
Average Bridge Age47 years
Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure7,775 vehicles/day

Bridges to Watch

Top Bridges to Watch in Armstrong County

BridgeReasonConditionDaily TrafficYear Built
Sr0128 over Trib To Pine RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor1,1031921
Sr1036 over Cowanshannock CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor1,0651962
Sr4010 over Trib To Buffalo CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor7851925
Sr0156 over Long RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor6431957
Sr2005 over Cherry RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor2181938
T-860 Beagle Club over Huling RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor1201952
Sr4009 over Hart RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor9561953
Sr0156 over Norfolk Southern RrPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor6431949
Sr2027 over Crooked CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor5821940
T-689 Peterman Hil over Miller RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor4001966

Important safety note

Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.