US Bridges

Pa 26 over Bloody Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Everett Borough · Structure no. 000000000003936

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,837
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Bloody Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 26 over Bloody Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,837 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,385 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 26
CrossesBloody Run
LocationEverett Borough
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates40.01661, -78.37474
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,837 (2024)
Projected traffic4,385 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bloody Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 26 over Bloody Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Bloody Run carry?

About 2,837 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Bloody Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Bloody Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.