Pa 31 & Pa 96 over Buffalo Run
PoorBedford County, Pennsylvania · Manns Choice · Structure no. 000000000003996
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,101
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 31 & Pa 96 over Buffalo Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 31 & Pa 96 over Buffalo Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,354 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 31 & Pa 96 over Buffalo Run built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 31 & Pa 96 over Buffalo Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 31 & Pa 96 over Buffalo Run carry?
About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pa 31 & Pa 96 over Buffalo Run?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 31 & Pa 96 over Buffalo Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.