US Bridges

SR0056 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · South Bend NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000041462

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0056 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0056 over Crooked Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,477 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,536 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0056
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationSouth Bend NO.1
RouteState Highway 56
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62859, -79.37058
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,477 (2024)
Projected traffic4,536 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0056 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0056 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR0056 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 3,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR0056 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR0056 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.