US Bridges

SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw Creek

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Columbus Township · Structure no. 000000000034063

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,217
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 62 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 426
CrossesOver Brokenstraw Creek
LocationColumbus Township
RouteState Highway 426
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.91536, -79.58691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 426 over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.