Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River
GoodCambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile South of TR 164 · Structure no. 000000000008373
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,084
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 53 over Little 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 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 4,084 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,247 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River carry?
About 4,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 53 over Little Conemaugh River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.