US Bridges

Pa 56 over I-99 / US 220

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mile South of Cessna · Structure no. 000000000004021

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
433 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 56 over I-99 / US 220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 56 over I-99 / US 220 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 56 years old, older 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 2,773 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,307 by 2032. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 56
CrossesI-99 / US 220
Location0.7 Mile South of Cessna
RouteState Highway 56
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08695, -78.52887
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length433 ft (132 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,773 (2024)
Projected traffic3,307 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 56 over I-99 / US 220 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pa 56 over I-99 / US 220 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 56 over I-99 / US 220 carry?

About 2,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 56 over I-99 / US 220?

The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 56 over I-99 / US 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.