US Bridges

SR1019 over Little Buffalo Run

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · South of Fenelton · Structure no. 000000000008010

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
789
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1019 over Little Buffalo Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1019 over Little Buffalo Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1019
CrossesLittle Buffalo Run
LocationSouth of Fenelton
RouteState Highway 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86842, -79.7263
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2024)
Projected traffic1,003 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1019 over Little Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1019 over Little 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1019 over Little Buffalo Run carry?

About 789 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1019 over Little Buffalo Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1019 over Little Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.