US Bridges

SR 26-PA 26 over Seda-Cog/Nit&bald Egl RR

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI SE Bellefonte · Structure no. 000000000009217

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26-PA 26 over Seda-Cog/Nit&bald Egl RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26-PA 26 over Seda-Cog/Nit&bald Egl RR in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,457 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,659 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26-PA 26
CrossesSeda-Cog/Nit&bald Egl RR
Location5 MI SE Bellefonte
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88553, -77.72521
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,457 (2024)
Projected traffic3,659 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Seda-Cog/Nit&bald Egl RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26-PA 26 over Seda-Cog/Nit&bald Egl RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26-PA 26 over Seda-Cog/Nit&bald Egl RR carry?

About 7,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 26-PA 26 over Seda-Cog/Nit&bald Egl RR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26-PA 26 over Seda-Cog/Nit&bald Egl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.