US Bridges

Pa 403 over CSX RR Stonycreek River

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Landstreet · Structure no. 000000000031455

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
512 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,088
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 403 over CSX RR Stonycreek River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 403 over CSX RR Stonycreek River in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2032. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 403
CrossesCSX RR Stonycreek River
LocationLandstreet
RouteState Highway 403
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.183, -78.90789
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2024)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 403 over CSX RR Stonycreek River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pa 403 over CSX RR Stonycreek River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 403 over CSX RR Stonycreek River carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 403 over CSX RR Stonycreek River?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 403 over CSX RR Stonycreek River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.