US Bridges

Pa 53 over N.Br.L.Conemaugh River

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile South of TR 160 · Structure no. 000000000008372

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,312
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 53 over N.Br.L.Conemaugh River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 53 over N.Br.L.Conemaugh River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,312 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,025 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 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 53
CrossesN.Br.L.Conemaugh River
Location0.2 Mile South of TR 160
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38763, -78.7211
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,312 (2024)
Projected traffic4,025 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 53 over N.Br.L.Conemaugh River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 53 over N.Br.L.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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 53 over N.Br.L.Conemaugh River carry?

About 3,312 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 53 over N.Br.L.Conemaugh River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 53 over N.Br.L.Conemaugh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.