US Bridges

SR 3027 over Pa 56

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Dale Borough · Structure no. 000000000008642

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
753
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3027 over Pa 56 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3027 over Pa 56 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 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 991 by 2032. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3027
CrossesPa 56
LocationDale Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.313, -78.90422
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2024)
Projected traffic991 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3027 over Pa 56 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 3027 over Pa 56 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 SR 3027 over Pa 56 carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3027 over Pa 56?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3027 over Pa 56?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.