US Bridges

SR 80-I 80 over SR 26-PA 26

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Exit 161 Bellefonte Inter · Structure no. 000000000009316

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,704
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80-I 80 over SR 26-PA 26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 80-I 80 over SR 26-PA 26 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 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 12,704 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,678 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80-I 80
CrossesSR 26-PA 26
LocationExit 161 Bellefonte Inter
RouteInterstate 80
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94448, -77.72054
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,704 (2024)
Projected traffic16,678 by 2043
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80-I 80 over SR 26-PA 26 built?

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

What condition is SR 80-I 80 over SR 26-PA 26 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80-I 80 over SR 26-PA 26 carry?

About 12,704 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is SR 80-I 80 over SR 26-PA 26?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80-I 80 over SR 26-PA 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.