US Bridges

Pa 56 over Sloans Hollow Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Miles W. of Cessna · Structure no. 000000000004019

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,544
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 56 over Sloans Hollow Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 56 over Sloans Hollow Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,544 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,648 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 56
CrossesSloans Hollow Run
Location0.5 Miles W. of Cessna
RouteState Highway 56
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10258, -78.5446
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,544 (2024)
Projected traffic8,648 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 56 over Sloans Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pa 56 over Sloans Hollow Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 56 over Sloans Hollow Run carry?

About 6,544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 56 over Sloans Hollow Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 56 over Sloans Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.