US Bridges

Pa 26 over Yellow Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile South of SR 1024 · Structure no. 000000000045676

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,528
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 26 over Yellow Creek 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 26
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.5 Mile South of SR 1024
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13076, -78.33295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Yellow Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 26 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Yellow Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 26 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.