SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek
GoodWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · City of New Kensington · Structure no. 000000000036000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,374
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 69 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,374 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,716 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.
How much traffic does SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek carry?
About 7,374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.