US Bridges

Pa 56 over SR 3015

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over SR 3015 · Structure no. 000000000008419

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,057
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 56 over SR 3015 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 56 over SR 3015 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 36 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 21,057 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,993 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 56
CrossesSR 3015
LocationOver SR 3015
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates40.24919, -78.84906
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,057 (2024)
Projected traffic21,993 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR 3015 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Pa 56 over SR 3015 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 SR 3015 carry?

About 21,057 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 56 over SR 3015?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 56 over SR 3015?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.