US Bridges

US 30 over Bloody Run & Pa 26

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 26 · Structure no. 000000000003977

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,249
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Bloody Run & Pa 26 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30 over Bloody Run & Pa 26 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 9,249 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,053 by 2032. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesBloody Run & Pa 26
LocationOver TR 26
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02749, -78.37284
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,249 (2024)
Projected traffic10,053 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Bloody Run & Pa 26 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 30 over Bloody Run & Pa 26 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over Bloody Run & Pa 26 carry?

About 9,249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Bloody Run & Pa 26?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Bloody Run & Pa 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.