US Bridges

Pa 26 over Crooked Run

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 207 Feet South of TR 484 · Structure no. 000000000017774

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1934
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Crooked Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 26 over Crooked Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 100 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 26
CrossesCrooked Run
Location207 Feet South of TR 484
RouteState Highway 26
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.74166, -78.36273
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2024)
Projected traffic475 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 26 over Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.

What condition is Pa 26 over Crooked 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Crooked Run carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Crooked Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.