US Bridges

SR0028 Nb&sb over Abandoned RR

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Buffalo Creek · Structure no. 000000000002944

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,485 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,293
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0028 Nb&sb over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR0028 Nb&sb over Abandoned RR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 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 14,293 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,244 by 2032. The structure is 1,485 ft (452.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0028 Nb&sb
CrossesAbandoned RR
LocationBuffalo Creek
RouteState Highway 28
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70466, -79.69324
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,485 ft (452.6 m)
Longest span325 ft (99.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,293 (2024)
Projected traffic17,244 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0028 Nb&sb over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR0028 Nb&sb over Abandoned RR 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 SR0028 Nb&sb over Abandoned RR carry?

About 14,293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR0028 Nb&sb over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 1,485 ft (452.6 m) long with a longest span of 325 ft (99.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR0028 Nb&sb over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.