US Bridges

Pa 601 over Pa 56

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Paint Boro. · Structure no. 000000000031485

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,256
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 601 over Pa 56 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 601 over Pa 56 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 2,256 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,579 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 601
CrossesPa 56
LocationPaint Boro.
RouteState Highway 601
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24341, -78.84839
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,256 (2024)
Projected traffic3,579 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 601 over Pa 56 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Pa 601 over Pa 56 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 601 over Pa 56 carry?

About 2,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 601 over Pa 56?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 601 over Pa 56?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.