Pa 26 over Clear Creek
GoodBedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mile North of SR 2020 · Structure no. 000000000003933
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,846
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 26 over Clear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 26 over Clear Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 95 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 3,846 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,170 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Pa 26 over Clear 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 26 over Clear Creek carry?
About 3,846 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pa 26 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 26 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.