US Bridges

SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw/Damon

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Spring Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000034061

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,217
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw/Damon is a concrete slab carrying SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw/Damon in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 101 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 1,217 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 426
CrossesOver Brokenstraw/Damon
LocationSpring Creek Township
RouteState Highway 426
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.89268, -79.54171
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,217 (2024)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw/Damon built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw/Damon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw/Damon carry?

About 1,217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw/Damon?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw/Damon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.