US Bridges

SR 949-PA 949 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · Carman · Structure no. 000000000015638

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 949-PA 949 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 949-PA 949 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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 423 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 949-PA 949
CrossesBuffalo & Pittsburgh RR
LocationCarman
RouteState Highway 949
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.36702, -78.82153
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2024)
Projected traffic577 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 949-PA 949 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 949-PA 949 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 949-PA 949 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 949-PA 949 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 949-PA 949 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.