US Bridges

S.R. 2026 over Beaver Run

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI E of Shumans · Structure no. 000000000012687

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 2026 over Beaver Run is a concrete slab carrying S.R. 2026 over Beaver Run in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 2026
CrossesBeaver Run
Location3 MI E of Shumans
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96711, -76.24772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2024)
Projected traffic102 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 2026 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 2026 over Beaver Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 2026 over Beaver Run carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 2026 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 2026 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.