Pa 26 over Piney Creek
GoodBedford County, Pennsylvania · .6 MI.N.SR2003 Inglesmith · Structure no. 000000000003927
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 371
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 26 over Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 26 over Piney Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 87 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Pa 26 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Pa 26 over Piney 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 26 over Piney Creek carry?
About 371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Pa 26 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 26 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.