US Bridges

Pa 56 over US 219

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 219 at SR 8005 · Structure no. 000000000042488

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 56 over US 219 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 56 over US 219 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17,166 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,317 by 2032. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesPa 56
CrossesUS 219
LocationOver TR 219 at SR 8005
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates40.29458, -78.84121
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,166 (2024)
Projected traffic27,317 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 56 over US 219 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 56 over US 219 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 56 over US 219 carry?

About 17,166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 56 over US 219?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 56 over US 219?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.