US Bridges

SR 26-PA 26 over Branch Lick Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. S. Howard · Structure no. 000000000009229

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,629
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26-PA 26 over Branch Lick Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 26-PA 26 over Branch Lick Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,629 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,409 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26-PA 26
CrossesBranch Lick Run
Location2 Mi. S. Howard
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99482, -77.63992
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,629 (2024)
Projected traffic3,409 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$356,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26-PA 26 over Branch Lick Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26-PA 26 over Branch Lick Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26-PA 26 over Branch Lick Run carry?

About 2,629 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 26-PA 26 over Branch Lick Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26-PA 26 over Branch Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.