US Bridges

Pa 26 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 460 Feet North of SR 3039 · Structure no. 000000000018596

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,808
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 26 over Crooked Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 3,808 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,401 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 26
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location460 Feet North of SR 3039
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45277, -78.08606
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,808 (2024)
Projected traffic4,401 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 26 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Pa 26 over Crooked Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 3,808 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.