US Bridges

SR 26-PA 26 over Lick Run

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Howard · Structure no. 000000000057260

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,629
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26-PA 26 over Lick Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 26-PA 26 over Lick Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,629 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26-PA 26
CrossesLick Run
LocationHoward
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99983, -77.64514
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,629 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26-PA 26 over Lick Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26-PA 26 over Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.