Pa 56 over Gordons Creek
PoorBedford County, Pennsylvania · 57 Feet East of SR 4030 · Structure no. 000000000004009
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,757
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 56 over Gordons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 56 over Gordons Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 100 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,757 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,870 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 56 over Gordons Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Pa 56 over Gordons Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 56 over Gordons Creek carry?
About 3,757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Pa 56 over Gordons Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 56 over Gordons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.