US Bridges

SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · City of New Kensington · Structure no. 000000000036005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,096
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 13,096 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,313 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0056
CrossesLittle Pucketa Creek
LocationCity of New Kensington
RouteState Highway 56
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57675, -79.73786
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,096 (2024)
Projected traffic18,313 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0056 over Little Pucketa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek carry?

About 13,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns SR 0056 over Little Pucketa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.