US Bridges

SR 0056 over Norfolk S R/R Boro Road

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI W from SR 0711 · Structure no. 000000000048261

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,569
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0056 over Norfolk S R/R Boro Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0056 over Norfolk S R/R Boro Road in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 6,569 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,838 by 2035. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0056
CrossesNorfolk S R/R Boro Road
Location0.1 MI W from SR 0711
RouteState Highway 56
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41602, -79.02076
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,569 (2024)
Projected traffic7,838 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0056 over Norfolk S R/R Boro Road built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0056 over Norfolk S R/R Boro Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0056 over Norfolk S R/R Boro Road carry?

About 6,569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0056 over Norfolk S R/R Boro Road?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0056 over Norfolk S R/R Boro Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.