US Bridges

Pa 56 over SR3033&T334(WALTERS Ave)

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 Mile West of TR 219 · Structure no. 000000000008414

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,516
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 56 over SR3033&T334(WALTERS Ave) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 56 over SR3033&T334(WALTERS Ave) in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 5 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 21,516 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,826 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPa 56
CrossesSR3033&T334(WALTERS Ave)
Location0.9 Mile West of TR 219
RouteState Highway 56
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30457, -78.85237
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,516 (2024)
Projected traffic27,826 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 56 over SR3033&T334(WALTERS Ave) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Pa 56 over SR3033&T334(WALTERS Ave) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 56 over SR3033&T334(WALTERS Ave) carry?

About 21,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 56 over SR3033&T334(WALTERS Ave)?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 56 over SR3033&T334(WALTERS Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.