US Bridges

T424 Sulfur Sprg R over Buffalo Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.Sw.Of Manns Choice · Structure no. 000000000004494

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T424 Sulfur Sprg R over Buffalo Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T424 Sulfur Sprg R over Buffalo Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT424 Sulfur Sprg R
CrossesBuffalo Run
Location2 Mi.Sw.Of Manns Choice
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9833, -78.62082
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2023)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T424 Sulfur Sprg R over Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T424 Sulfur Sprg R over Buffalo Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does T424 Sulfur Sprg R over Buffalo Run carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T424 Sulfur Sprg R over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T424 Sulfur Sprg R over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.