US Bridges

SR 0128 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · At SR 0356 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000048033

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0128 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0128 over Buffalo Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,836 by 2032. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0128
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationAt SR 0356 Inter.
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates40.67494, -79.69171
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,628 (2024)
Projected traffic17,836 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 0128 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0128 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0128 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0128 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0128 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.