US Bridges

SR1038 over Buff & Pitt RR

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · West Kittanning Hill · Structure no. 000000000044916

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
681 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,301
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1038 over Buff & Pitt RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1038 over Buff & Pitt RR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 13,301 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,651 by 2032. The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1038
CrossesBuff & Pitt RR
LocationWest Kittanning Hill
RouteU.S. Route 422B
Coordinates40.81019, -79.52404
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length681 ft (207.6 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,301 (2024)
Projected traffic14,651 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR1038 over Buff & Pitt RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1038 over Buff & Pitt RR 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1038 over Buff & Pitt RR carry?

About 13,301 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR1038 over Buff & Pitt RR?

The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR1038 over Buff & Pitt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.