US Bridges

Pa 403 Central Ave over Stonycreek River

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile North of Pa 756 · Structure no. 000000000056008

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,082
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 403 Central Ave over Stonycreek River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 403 Central Ave over Stonycreek River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,082 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2029. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPa 403 Central Ave
CrossesStonycreek River
Location0.1 Mile North of Pa 756
RouteState Highway 403
Coordinates40.30183, -78.9109
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,082 (2024)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Central Ave over Stonycreek River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,082 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 403 Central Ave over Stonycreek River?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 403 Central Ave over Stonycreek River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.