US Bridges

Pa 271 Phoebe Crt over Little Conemaugh River

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N of SR 3044 · Structure no. 000000000041164

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 271 Phoebe Crt over Little Conemaugh River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa 271 Phoebe Crt over Little Conemaugh River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,455 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,546 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 271 Phoebe Crt
CrossesLittle Conemaugh River
Location1.5 MI N of SR 3044
RouteState Highway 271
Coordinates40.33043, -78.9065
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,455 (2024)
Projected traffic4,546 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 271 Phoebe Crt over Little Conemaugh River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 271 Phoebe Crt over Little Conemaugh River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 271 Phoebe Crt over Little Conemaugh River carry?

About 3,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 271 Phoebe Crt over Little Conemaugh River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 271 Phoebe Crt over Little Conemaugh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.