Pa 34; SR 0034 over Little Buffalo Creek
PoorPerry County, Pennsylvania · Newport Boro · Structure no. 000000000029507
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,458
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 34; SR 0034 over Little Buffalo Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Pa 34; SR 0034 over Little Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 96 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 8,458 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,685 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 34; SR 0034 over Little Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Little Buffalo Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 34; SR 0034 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?
About 8,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Little Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 34; SR 0034 over Little Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.