US Bridges

Pa 56 over 403 271 3016 3055 8016 R

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 403 & TR 271 · Structure no. 000000000008405

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,728 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 56 over 403 271 3016 3055 8016 R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 56 over 403 271 3016 3055 8016 R in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,769 by 2032. The structure is 2,728 ft (831.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa 56
Crosses403 271 3016 3055 8016 R
LocationOver TR 403 & TR 271
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates40.32061, -78.91816
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,728 ft (831.5 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2024)
Projected traffic14,769 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$49.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 56 over 403 271 3016 3055 8016 R built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Pa 56 over 403 271 3016 3055 8016 R 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 56 over 403 271 3016 3055 8016 R carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 56 over 403 271 3016 3055 8016 R?

The structure is 2,728 ft (831.5 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 56 over 403 271 3016 3055 8016 R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.