US Bridges

SR0954 over Buff & Pitt RR

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Martin Road · Structure no. 000000000019194

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0954 over Buff & Pitt RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0954 over Buff & Pitt RR in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR0954
CrossesBuff & Pitt RR
LocationMartin Road
RouteState Highway 954
Coordinates40.63589, -79.15721
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2024)
Projected traffic751 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0954 over Buff & Pitt RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0954 over Buff & Pitt 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR0954 over Buff & Pitt RR carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR0954 over Buff & Pitt RR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR0954 over Buff & Pitt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.