US Bridges

Pa 26 over Shaver Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile South of SR 1029 · Structure no. 000000000046588

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,837
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Shaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 26 over Shaver Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPa 26
CrossesShaver Creek
Location0.1 Mile South of SR 1029
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates40.69436, -77.89279
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 26 over Shaver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 26 over Shaver Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Shaver Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 26 over Shaver Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Shaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.