Pa 326 over Sweet Root Creek
FairBedford County, Pennsylvania · 143 Feet South of SR 2002 · Structure no. 000000000004112
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 326 over Sweet Root Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 326 over Sweet Root Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 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 6 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 326 over Sweet Root Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Pa 326 over Sweet Root 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 Sweet Root Creek carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pa 326 over Sweet Root Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 326 over Sweet Root Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.