US Bridges

Pa 26 over Standing Stone Creek

Good

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 Mile North of SR 1011 · Structure no. 000000000048380

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,861
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 26 over Standing Stone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 26 over Standing Stone Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,193 by 2034. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesPa 26
CrossesStanding Stone Creek
Location1.1 Mile North of SR 1011
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates40.55405, -77.95893
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,861 (2024)
Projected traffic2,193 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Standing Stone Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 26 over Standing Stone 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 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 26 over Standing Stone Creek carry?

About 1,861 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 26 over Standing Stone Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 26 over Standing Stone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.