US Bridges

SR0268 over Buff & Pitt RR

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Cowansville · Structure no. 000000000046197

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0268 over Buff & Pitt RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0268 over Buff & Pitt RR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,876 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,778 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR0268
CrossesBuff & Pitt RR
Location1 MI S of Cowansville
RouteState Highway 268
Coordinates40.87771, -79.58302
Functional classRural Minor 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,876 (2024)
Projected traffic3,778 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR0268 over Buff & Pitt RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0268 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR0268 over Buff & Pitt RR carry?

About 2,876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR0268 over Buff & Pitt RR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR0268 over Buff & Pitt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.