US Bridges

SR 2026 (lr 05114) over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · West of Breezewood Intg. · Structure no. 000000000004449

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 2026 (lr 05114) over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2026 (lr 05114) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2030. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2026 (lr 05114)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationWest of Breezewood Intg.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98339, -78.28722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2024)
Projected traffic145 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2026 (lr 05114) over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2026 (lr 05114) over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2026 (lr 05114) over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2026 (lr 05114) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2026 (lr 05114) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.