US Bridges

SR 4035 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 MI NW SR 4010 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000057151

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4035 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4035 over Buffalo Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 674 by 2034. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4035
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.1 MI NW SR 4010 Inter.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85261, -79.64969
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2023)
Projected traffic674 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4035 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4035 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4035 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4035 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4035 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.