Fulton County Bridge Report Card
Fulton County scores 57 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fulton County, Pennsylvania
Fulton County has 159 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 18 rated poor and 9 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.3% is at or below the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 30,669 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fulton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 57/100 (F). The county has 159 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 18 in poor condition and 9 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 30,669 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 11.3% | 22.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.0% of measured traffic | 5.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.7% | 11.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 58 years vs 48 nationally | 4.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 438,105 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
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 Share | 11.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 58 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 30,669 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fulton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pa 915 over Unt Laurel Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 603 | 1953 |
| T-390 Lodge Road over Brush Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 41 | 1940 |
| T-382 Beatty Road over Tonoloway Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1911 |
| Pa Tpk (i-76) over Little Augwick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,430 | 1939 |
| US 522 over Kendall Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,626 | 1941 |
| US 522 over I-70 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,992 | 1960 |
| Pa 655 over Barnetts Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 536 | 1936 |
| Pa 655 over Owl Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 512 | 1923 |
| Pa 928 over Esther Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 357 | 1932 |
| SR 3017 over South Brush Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 309 | 1931 |
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.