US Bridges

Pa 26 over Hoover Run

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mile North of SR 3012 · Structure no. 000000000018593

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,551
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Hoover Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 26 over Hoover Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,551 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,488 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 26
CrossesHoover Run
Location1.5 Mile North of SR 3012
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40855, -78.136
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,551 (2024)
Projected traffic3,488 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 26 over Hoover Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 26 over Hoover 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Hoover Run carry?

About 2,551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Hoover Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Hoover Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.