US Bridges

SR0839 over Buff & Pitt RR

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · North of Dayton · Structure no. 000000000003098

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
692
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0839 over Buff & Pitt RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0839 over Buff & Pitt RR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0839
CrossesBuff & Pitt RR
LocationNorth of Dayton
RouteState Highway 839
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88889, -79.23371
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2024)
Projected traffic992 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0839 over Buff & Pitt RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0839 over Buff & Pitt 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR0839 over Buff & Pitt RR carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR0839 over Buff & Pitt RR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR0839 over Buff & Pitt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.