US Bridges

SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run/Bike Path

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Lemont · Structure no. 000000000009204

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,741
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run/Bike Path is a steel culvert carrying SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run/Bike Path in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 18,741 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,625 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26-PA 26
CrossesSlab Cabin Run/Bike Path
LocationLemont
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81139, -77.82947
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,741 (2024)
Projected traffic26,625 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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/Bike Path built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run/Bike Path 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 July 2023.

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

About 18,741 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns SR 26-PA 26 over Slab Cabin Run/Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.