US Bridges

Pa 56 over Csa Line

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mile East of TR 403 S · Structure no. 000000000008406

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,827
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 56 over Csa Line is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 56 over Csa Line in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 19,827 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,719 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 56
CrossesCsa Line
Location1.3 Mile East of TR 403 S
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates40.31379, -78.90628
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,827 (2023)
Projected traffic26,719 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 56 over Csa Line built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pa 56 over Csa Line 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 56 over Csa Line carry?

About 19,827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 56 over Csa Line?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 56 over Csa Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.