US Bridges

SR 3026 over Clapboard Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Borough · Structure no. 000000000008641

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,033
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3026 over Clapboard Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3026 over Clapboard Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 97 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3026
CrossesClapboard Run
LocationFranklin Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3462, -78.88021
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2024)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3026 over Clapboard Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 3026 over Clapboard Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3026 over Clapboard Run carry?

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3026 over Clapboard Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3026 over Clapboard Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.