US Bridges

Pa 56 over Widman Street (T693)

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over T-693 at SR 8020 · Structure no. 000000000008410

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,584
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 56 over Widman Street (T693) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 56 over Widman Street (T693) in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 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 22,584 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,573 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa 56
CrossesWidman Street (T693)
LocationOver T-693 at SR 8020
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates40.31301, -78.88837
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,584 (2024)
Projected traffic27,573 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 56 over Widman Street (T693) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pa 56 over Widman Street (T693) 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 56 over Widman Street (T693) carry?

About 22,584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 56 over Widman Street (T693)?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 56 over Widman Street (T693)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.