Pa 16; Buchanan TR over Buck Run
GoodFranklin County, Pennsylvania · Cove Gap · Structure no. 000000000052704
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,796
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 16; Buchanan TR over Buck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 16; Buchanan TR over Buck Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,796 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,159 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 16; Buchanan TR over Buck Run built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 16; Buchanan TR over Buck Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 16; Buchanan TR over Buck Run carry?
About 3,796 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Pa 16; Buchanan TR over Buck Run?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 16; Buchanan TR over Buck Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.