US Bridges

Pa 160 over Br Little Conemaugh Riv.

Poor

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 102 Feet North of TR 869W · Structure no. 000000000008422

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 160 over Br Little Conemaugh Riv. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 160 over Br Little Conemaugh Riv. in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesPa 160
CrossesBr Little Conemaugh Riv.
Location102 Feet North of TR 869W
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates40.32995, -78.74641
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,232 (2023)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 160 over Br Little Conemaugh Riv. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pa 160 over Br Little Conemaugh Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 160 over Br Little Conemaugh Riv. carry?

About 4,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 160 over Br Little Conemaugh Riv.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 160 over Br Little Conemaugh Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.