US Bridges

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Big Buffalo Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI S of Ickesburg · Structure no. 000000000029519

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Big Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 74; SR 0074 over Big Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 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 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,255 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 74; SR 0074
CrossesBig Buffalo Creek
Location4 MI S of Ickesburg
RouteState Highway 74
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42485, -77.34549
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2024)
Projected traffic2,255 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 74; SR 0074 over Big Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Big Buffalo Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 74; SR 0074 over Big Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Big Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 74; SR 0074 over Big Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.