US Bridges

Pa 26 over Piney Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile North of SR 2009 · Structure no. 000000000003930

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
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 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).

CarriesPa 26
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.1 Mile North of SR 2009
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates39.8, -78.40241
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2024)
Projected traffic498 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed83.9 mi (135 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Piney Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.