US Bridges

Pa 26 over Herods Run

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 2.2 Mile North of SR 1019 · Structure no. 000000000018606

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,095
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Herods Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 26 over Herods Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 94 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,515 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 26
CrossesHerods Run
Location2.2 Mile North of SR 1019
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62419, -77.85887
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,095 (2024)
Projected traffic2,515 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 26 over Herods Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Pa 26 over Herods 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Herods Run carry?

About 2,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Herods Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Herods Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.