US Bridges

Pa 26 over TR Yellow Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile South of TR 36 · Structure no. 000000000057291

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over TR Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 26 over TR Yellow Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,571 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 26
CrossesTR Yellow Creek
Location0.1 Mile South of TR 36
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13582, -78.34317
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,571 (2023)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2029
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 TR Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 26 over TR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over TR Yellow Creek carry?

About 3,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over TR Yellow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over TR Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.