US Bridges

SR3015 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · West Winfield NO.3 · Structure no. 000000000040715

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3015 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3015 over Buffalo Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR3015
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationWest Winfield NO.3
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.78396, -79.68849
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2024)
Projected traffic287 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 SR3015 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3015 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does SR3015 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR3015 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR3015 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.