US Bridges

Pa 26 over Ravers Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 Mile South of TR 913 · Structure no. 000000000003951

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Ravers Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 26 over Ravers Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,647 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 26
CrossesRavers Run
Location1.8 Mile South of TR 913
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19268, -78.25908
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,645 (2024)
Projected traffic2,647 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 26 over Ravers Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 26 over Ravers Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Ravers Run carry?

About 1,645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Ravers Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Ravers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.