US Bridges

SR 26-PA 26 over SR 322-US 322

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Lemont · Structure no. 000000000009205

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,060
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26-PA 26 over SR 322-US 322 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 26-PA 26 over SR 322-US 322 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 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 16,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,173 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26-PA 26
CrossesSR 322-US 322
LocationLemont
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.812, -77.82851
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,060 (2023)
Projected traffic29,173 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26-PA 26 over SR 322-US 322 built?

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

What condition is SR 26-PA 26 over SR 322-US 322 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 26-PA 26 over SR 322-US 322 carry?

About 16,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 26-PA 26 over SR 322-US 322?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26-PA 26 over SR 322-US 322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.