US Bridges

SR0553 over Abandoned RR

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · HM3 Charles "doc" Brg. · Structure no. 000000000019182

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,332
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0553 over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0553 over Abandoned RR in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,273 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0553
CrossesAbandoned RR
LocationHM3 Charles "doc" Brg.
RouteState Highway 553
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62874, -78.85752
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2024)
Projected traffic3,273 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0553 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0553 over Abandoned RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR0553 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR0553 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR0553 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.