Pa 56 over Clear Shade Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Ogletown · Structure no. 000000000031354
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,173
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 56 over Clear Shade Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 56 over Clear Shade Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 96 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 4,173 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,616 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 56 over Clear Shade Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Pa 56 over Clear Shade Creek 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 Clear Shade Creek carry?
About 4,173 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Pa 56 over Clear Shade Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 56 over Clear Shade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.