Pa 56 over Adams Run
GoodBedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile West of SR 4017 · Structure no. 000000000048288
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,544
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 56 over Adams Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 56 over Adams Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8,539 by 2034. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 56 over Adams Run built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 56 over Adams 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 56 over Adams Run carry?
About 6,544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Pa 56 over Adams Run?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 56 over Adams Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.