SR3023 over Buffalo Creek
FairArmstrong County, Pennsylvania · Iron Bridge NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000003297
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3023 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR3023 over Buffalo Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 41 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3023 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is SR3023 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR3023 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR3023 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR3023 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.