US Bridges

Claypoole RD over Buffalo Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Claypoole Road NO.3 · Structure no. 000000000053552

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
629
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claypoole RD over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Claypoole RD over Buffalo Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 629 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesClaypoole RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationClaypoole Road NO.3
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.8331, -79.62439
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2024)
Projected traffic716 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Claypoole RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claypoole RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Claypoole RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Claypoole RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Claypoole RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).