US Bridges

SR3056 over Buff & Pitt RR

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Homer Cherry RR · Structure no. 000000000019427

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
713
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3056 over Buff & Pitt RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR3056 over Buff & Pitt RR in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3056
CrossesBuff & Pitt RR
LocationHomer Cherry RR
RouteState Highway 0
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53888, -79.17374
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2024)
Projected traffic767 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3056 over Buff & Pitt RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3056 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR3056 over Buff & Pitt RR carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR3056 over Buff & Pitt RR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR3056 over Buff & Pitt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.