US Bridges

SR0068 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · SW of Chicora · Structure no. 000000000007849

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,284
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0068 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0068 over Buffalo Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5,284 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,528 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR0068
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationSW of Chicora
RouteState Highway 68
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94513, -79.75915
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,284 (2024)
Projected traffic6,528 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR0068 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0068 over Buffalo Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR0068 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 5,284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR0068 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR0068 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.