US Bridges

T942 L Colevlle RD over Buffalo Run

PoorClosed to traffic

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 900 Ft SW of SR 3006 · Structure no. 000000000009841

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T942 L Colevlle RD over Buffalo Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T942 L Colevlle RD over Buffalo Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT942 L Colevlle RD
CrossesBuffalo Run
Location900 Ft SW of SR 3006
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.9098, -77.79379
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic773 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T942 L Colevlle RD over Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is T942 L Colevlle RD over Buffalo Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does T942 L Colevlle RD over Buffalo Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T942 L Colevlle RD over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns T942 L Colevlle RD over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.