US Bridges

SR3004 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Boggsville NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000003264

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3004 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR3004 over Buffalo Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 90 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3004
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationBoggsville NO.2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.75907, -79.67046
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2023)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR3004 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR3004 over Buffalo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR3004 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR3004 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR3004 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.