Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River
FairCambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mile North of TR 219 · Structure no. 000000000008368
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,312
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 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 5 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 3,312 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,025 by 2032. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 53 over Little Conemaugh River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River carry?
About 3,312 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.