US Bridges

SR3013 over Trib to Buffalo Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Nichola NO.3 · Structure no. 000000000003284

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3013 over Trib to Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR3013 over Trib to Buffalo Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 88 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 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR3013
CrossesTrib to Buffalo Creek
LocationNichola NO.3
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.8772, -79.68849
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2024)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SR3013 over Trib to Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR3013 over Trib to 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR3013 over Trib to Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR3013 over Trib to Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR3013 over Trib to Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.