US Bridges

T426 Spencer Crk D over Spencer Run

PoorPosted for load

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.Nw.Of Cross Keys · Structure no. 000000000005893

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T426 Spencer Crk D over Spencer Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T426 Spencer Crk D over Spencer Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT426 Spencer Crk D
CrossesSpencer Run
Location.5 Mi.Nw.Of Cross Keys
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4471, -78.43737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2024)
Projected traffic576 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$714,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T426 Spencer Crk D over Spencer Run built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is T426 Spencer Crk D over Spencer Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does T426 Spencer Crk D over Spencer Run carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T426 Spencer Crk D over Spencer Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T426 Spencer Crk D over Spencer Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.