US Bridges

SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Pine Grove Mills · Structure no. 000000000009187

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,629
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,629 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,976 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 26-PA 26
CrossesSlab Cabin Run
LocationPine Grove Mills
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates40.73402, -77.88529
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,629 (2024)
Projected traffic8,976 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run carry?

About 5,629 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.