US Bridges

Pa 96 over Buffalo Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.7 MI S of Manns Choice · Structure no. 000000000052772

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,013
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 96 over Buffalo Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 96 over Buffalo Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,013 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2034. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 96
CrossesBuffalo Run
Location2.7 MI S of Manns Choice
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.97299, -78.62463
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,013 (2024)
Projected traffic2,008 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pa 96 over Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 96 over Buffalo Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 96 over Buffalo Run carry?

About 2,013 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 96 over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 96 over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.