Pa 26 over Piney Creek
PoorBedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.Sw.Of Purcell · Structure no. 000000000003928
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 371
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 26 over Piney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 26 over Piney Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 371 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 26 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 26 over Piney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 26 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.