Pa 56 over Stony Creek River
FairCambria County, Pennsylvania · 318 Feet East of SR 403 S · Structure no. 000000000008404
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 385 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 56 over Stony Creek River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 56 over Stony Creek River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 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 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,769 by 2032. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 56 over Stony Creek River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Pa 56 over Stony Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 56 over Stony Creek River carry?
About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 56 over Stony Creek River?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 56 over Stony Creek River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.