T526 Polecat Hlw R over Yellow Creek
GoodBedford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.Nw.Of Hopewell · Structure no. 000000000004495
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T526 Polecat Hlw R over Yellow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T526 Polecat Hlw R over Yellow Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T526 Polecat Hlw R over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is T526 Polecat Hlw R over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does T526 Polecat Hlw R over Yellow Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T526 Polecat Hlw R over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns T526 Polecat Hlw R over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.