US Bridges

Pa 56 over Rummel Run

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E.Of Windber · Structure no. 000000000031352

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 56 over Rummel Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 56 over Rummel Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 4,460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,709 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 56
CrossesRummel Run
Location1 Mi.E.Of Windber
RouteState Highway 56
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21549, -78.81042
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,460 (2023)
Projected traffic5,709 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 56 over Rummel Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Pa 56 over Rummel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 56 over Rummel Run carry?

About 4,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 56 over Rummel Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Pa 56 over Rummel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.