Pa 56 over Beckley Avenue
FairCambria County, Pennsylvania · Over Beckley Ave. J-Town · Structure no. 000000000008407
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,827
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 56 over Beckley Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 56 over Beckley Avenue 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 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 19,827 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,719 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 56 over Beckley Avenue built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Pa 56 over Beckley Avenue 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 56 over Beckley Avenue carry?
About 19,827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 56 over Beckley Avenue?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 56 over Beckley Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.