SR 26-PA 26 over Bald Eagle Creek
PoorCentre County, Pennsylvania · Howard · Structure no. 000000000009233
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 421 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,573
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 26-PA 26 over Bald Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26-PA 26 over Bald Eagle Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,573 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,409 by 2044. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 26-PA 26 over Bald Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 26-PA 26 over Bald Eagle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 26-PA 26 over Bald Eagle Creek carry?
About 2,573 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 26-PA 26 over Bald Eagle Creek?
The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 26-PA 26 over Bald Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.