Windber 17th St. over Pa 56 & Seese Run
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Windber Boro. · Structure no. 000000000031348
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Windber 17th St. over Pa 56 & Seese Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windber 17th St. over Pa 56 & Seese Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 years old, older 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2032. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Windber 17th St. over Pa 56 & Seese Run built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Windber 17th St. over Pa 56 & Seese Run 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Windber 17th St. over Pa 56 & Seese Run carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Windber 17th St. over Pa 56 & Seese Run?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Windber 17th St. over Pa 56 & Seese Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.