US Bridges

SR1019 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Chicora NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000043222

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1019 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR1019 over Buffalo Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 117 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1019
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationChicora NO.1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94486, -79.73762
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2023)
Projected traffic1,003 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR1019 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR1019 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR1019 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1019 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1019 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.