US Bridges

SR 80-I 80 over SR 26-PA 26

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Exit 161 Bellefonte Inter · Structure no. 000000000009317

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,354
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80-I 80 over SR 26-PA 26 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple 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 11,354 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,072 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 50 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
Coordinates40.94517, -77.71985
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,354 (2024)
Projected traffic16,072 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 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 11,354 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.