US Bridges

T526 Peachey Road over Laurel Run

Poor

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.W.Of Mcalevys Fort · Structure no. 000000000018922

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T526 Peachey Road over Laurel Run is a wood or timber slab carrying T526 Peachey Road over Laurel Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT526 Peachey Road
CrossesLaurel Run
Location.5 Mi.W.Of Mcalevys Fort
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64343, -77.84197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$714,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T526 Peachey Road over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T526 Peachey Road over Laurel Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does T526 Peachey Road over Laurel Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T526 Peachey Road over Laurel Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T526 Peachey Road over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.