US Bridges

SR 26-PA 26 over Nittany Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N E Bellefonte · Structure no. 000000000009226

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26-PA 26 over Nittany Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26-PA 26 over Nittany Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 12,154 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,466 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26-PA 26
CrossesNittany Creek
Location3 MI N E Bellefonte
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94385, -77.72177
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,154 (2024)
Projected traffic12,466 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nittany Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26-PA 26 over Nittany 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26-PA 26 over Nittany Creek carry?

About 12,154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

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

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

Who owns SR 26-PA 26 over Nittany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.