US Bridges

Pa 26 over Bank Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 49 Feet South of SR 1019 · Structure no. 000000000045571

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,528
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Bank Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 26 over Bank Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,528 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,257 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesPa 26
CrossesBank Run
Location49 Feet South of SR 1019
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates40.14397, -78.29665
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,528 (2023)
Projected traffic3,257 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 26 over Bank Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 26 over Bank Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Bank Run carry?

About 1,528 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Bank Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Bank Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.