Pa 26 over Piney Creek
FairBedford County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI.N.SR2005 Piney Crk. · Structure no. 000000000003929
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 371
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 26 over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 26 over Piney Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 38 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 26 over Piney 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 February 2023.
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 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 26 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.