US Bridges

SR 0056 over Pine Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Allegheny Township · Structure no. 000000000036015

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0056 over Pine Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0056 over Pine Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 13,556 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,360 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 0056
CrossesPine Run
LocationAllegheny Township
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates40.60204, -79.58982
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,556 (2024)
Projected traffic15,360 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$488,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0056 over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0056 over Pine Run 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 Pine Run carry?

About 13,556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0056 over Pine Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns SR 0056 over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.