US Bridges

Pa 26 over Juniata River

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 137 Feet North of SR 3035 · Structure no. 000000000018597

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,965
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Juniata River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 26 over Juniata River in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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 10,965 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,588 by 2032. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 26
CrossesJuniata River
Location137 Feet North of SR 3035
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48561, -78.01874
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,965 (2024)
Projected traffic14,588 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 26 over Juniata River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pa 26 over Juniata River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Juniata River carry?

About 10,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Juniata River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Juniata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.