US Bridges

Pa 403 Coopersdale over Conemaugh River

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile North of Pa 56 · Structure no. 000000000045701

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 403 Coopersdale over Conemaugh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 403 Coopersdale over Conemaugh River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,317 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,860 by 2032. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesPa 403 Coopersdale
CrossesConemaugh River
Location0.4 Mile North of Pa 56
RouteState Highway 403
Coordinates40.34927, -78.94049
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,317 (2024)
Projected traffic7,860 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 403 Coopersdale over Conemaugh River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 403 Coopersdale over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 403 Coopersdale over Conemaugh River carry?

About 5,317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 403 Coopersdale over Conemaugh River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 403 Coopersdale over Conemaugh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.