US Bridges

SR 26-PA 26 over Spring Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Lemont · Structure no. 000000000009207

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,060
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26-PA 26 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 26-PA 26 over Spring Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 85 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 16,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,173 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26-PA 26
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationLemont
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8179, -77.81881
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,060 (2023)
Projected traffic29,173 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$540,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26-PA 26 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SR 26-PA 26 over Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 26-PA 26 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26-PA 26 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.