T-526 Fox Gap Road over Elk Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCentre County, Pennsylvania · 1800 from Inter of SR 192 · Structure no. 000000000009825
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-526 Fox Gap Road over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-526 Fox Gap Road over Elk Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-526 Fox Gap Road over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-526 Fox Gap Road over Elk 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does T-526 Fox Gap Road over Elk Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is T-526 Fox Gap Road over Elk Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T-526 Fox Gap Road over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.