US Bridges

SR 2026 over Over Coal Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Coal Run · Structure no. 000000000029217

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2026 over Over Coal Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 2026 over Over Coal Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 765 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,617 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2026
CrossesOver Coal Run
LocationVillage of Coal Run
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79821, -76.51569
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2024)
Projected traffic1,617 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2026 over Over Coal Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2026 over Over Coal Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2026 over Over Coal Run carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2026 over Over Coal Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2026 over Over Coal Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.