US Bridges

SR 3006 over Buffalo Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Coleville · Structure no. 000000000009703

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
665
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3006 over Buffalo Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3006 over Buffalo Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 86 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3006
CrossesBuffalo Run
LocationColeville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.91203, -77.79259
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2023)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3006 over Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 3006 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3006 over Buffalo Run carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006 over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3006 over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.