US Bridges

SR 0056 over Brush Creek

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI S SR 259 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000048034

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0056 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0056 over Brush Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,391 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 0056
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.2 MI S SR 259 Inter.
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates40.52069, -79.05433
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,192 (2024)
Projected traffic5,391 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0056 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0056 over Brush Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0056 over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0056 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 0056 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.