US Bridges

Pa 326 over Br.Town Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 3.1 Mile North of Md Line · Structure no. 000000000004111

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 326 over Br.Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 326 over Br.Town Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 326
CrossesBr.Town Creek
Location3.1 Mile North of Md Line
RouteState Highway 326
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75993, -78.5216
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2024)
Projected traffic233 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 326 over Br.Town Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 326 over Br.Town Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 326 over Br.Town Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 326 over Br.Town Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 326 over Br.Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.