US Bridges

Pa 653 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .2 Mi.E.Of Rockwood · Structure no. 000000000031490

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
537
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 653 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 653 over CSX Railroad in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 653
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.2 Mi.E.Of Rockwood
RouteState Highway 653
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92105, -79.14795
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2024)
Projected traffic729 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 653 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 653 over CSX Railroad 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 653 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 653 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 653 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.