US Bridges

Pa 403 over Stonycreek River

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.13 Mile South of Pa 56 · Structure no. 000000000047591

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,440
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 403 over Stonycreek River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 403 over Stonycreek River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,027 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPa 403
CrossesStonycreek River
Location0.13 Mile South of Pa 56
RouteState Highway 403
Coordinates40.32268, -78.92133
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,440 (2023)
Projected traffic9,027 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 403 over Stonycreek River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 403 over Stonycreek 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 over Stonycreek River carry?

About 6,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 403 over Stonycreek River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 403 over Stonycreek River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.