US Bridges

Pa 26 over Laurel Run

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 Mile North of SR 1023 · Structure no. 000000000046210

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,837
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 26 over Laurel Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,837 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,355 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 26
CrossesLaurel Run
Location0.8 Mile North of SR 1023
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64755, -77.84491
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,837 (2024)
Projected traffic3,355 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 26 over Laurel Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Laurel Run carry?

About 2,837 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.