Railroad Street over Buffalo Run
PoorCentre County, Pennsylvania · .1 MI East of Int SR 3006 · Structure no. 000000000009852
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Street over Buffalo Run is a steel slab carrying Railroad Street over Buffalo Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4 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.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Street over Buffalo Run built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad Street 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 Railroad Street over Buffalo Run carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Street over Buffalo Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Street over Buffalo Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.