Why did the bridge go to therapy? It had too many spans of anxiety.
Why did the bridge go to therapy? It had too many spans of anxiety.
Did you know? The oldest bridge in the NBI was built in 1697.
over BIG SANDY CR MALVERN 203
INSIDE MALVERN CORP LIMIT
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 6 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 526 vehicles per day and is 21 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 62.2 places it below the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 126 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A truss bridge — the steel framework can provide a sense of enclosure.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
Only about 526 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 30 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
2005
21 years old
Structure Type
Steel Truss (Thru)
Total Length
126 ft
38.4 m
Deck Width
30 ft
9.1 m
Spans
1
sections between supports
Max Span
124 ft
longest unsupported section (37.8 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
Two-way traffic
Daily Traffic
526vehicles/day
40.69086°N, 81.18062°W
Steel Truss (Thru)
A steel truss bridge uses a framework of interconnected triangular elements. The geometric rigidity of triangles makes this design extremely efficient at distributing loads.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.