US Bridges

Pa 26 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Everett · Structure no. 000000000003934

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,829
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. is a steel truss - thru carrying Pa 26 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 3,829 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,106 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 26
CrossesRaystown Br.Juniata Riv.
LocationEverett
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01039, -78.3697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,829 (2024)
Projected traffic6,106 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 26 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Pa 26 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv. carry?

About 3,829 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Raystown Br.Juniata Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.