Pa 56 over Dunnings Creek
FairBedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mi.East of TR 96 · Structure no. 000000000042332
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,531
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 56 over Dunnings Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 56 over Dunnings Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,531 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 56 over Dunnings Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 56 over Dunnings 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 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 56 over Dunnings Creek carry?
About 5,531 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pa 56 over Dunnings Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 56 over Dunnings Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.