US Bridges

SR 0056 over Little Brush Creek

Good

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI E SR 259 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000055783

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0056 over Little Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0056 over Little Brush Creek in Indiana 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 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 0056
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
Location0.7 MI E SR 259 Intersect
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates40.52683, -79.059
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0056 over Little Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0056 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0056 over Little Brush Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 0056 over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0056 over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.