US Bridges

SR2026 over N Br of Blacklick CR

Poor

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · West of Vintondale · Structure no. 000000000019307

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2026 over N Br of Blacklick CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2026 over N Br of Blacklick CR in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 651 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR2026
CrossesN Br of Blacklick CR
LocationWest of Vintondale
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.48425, -78.92309
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2023)
Projected traffic667 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2026 over N Br of Blacklick CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2026 over N Br of Blacklick CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR2026 over N Br of Blacklick CR carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR2026 over N Br of Blacklick CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR2026 over N Br of Blacklick CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.