PennDOT Bridge Postings

Pennsylvania has thousands of structurally deficient bridges – more than most other states in the nation. In August of 2013 PennDOT announced that it would place new restrictions on some 1,000 structurally deficient bridges across the state in an effort to extend their service life. According to more recent data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration, Pennsylvania ranks near the top nationally for bridges in poor condition, with roughly 2,700 to 2,800 bridges rated in poor condition out of more than 23,000 total inventoried bridges (about 12%). PennDOT continues to use weight postings and localized detours to manage aging rural and urban spans. The required detour around many of these bridges in rural areas is substantial. Knowing where weight-restricted bridges are ahead of time allows forest product trucking companies to better plan their hauling routes.