US Bridges

SR 1026 over Norfolk Sothern Railway

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Unity Township · Structure no. 000000000036413

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,923
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1026 over Norfolk Sothern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1026 over Norfolk Sothern Railway in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,923 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,172 by 2032. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1026
CrossesNorfolk Sothern Railway
LocationUnity Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31394, -79.46532
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,923 (2024)
Projected traffic6,172 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1026 over Norfolk Sothern Railway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1026 over Norfolk Sothern Railway 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 1026 over Norfolk Sothern Railway carry?

About 3,923 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1026 over Norfolk Sothern Railway?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1026 over Norfolk Sothern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.