US Bridges

Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Near Markelsville · Structure no. 000000000029554

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 77 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 849; SR 0849
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationNear Markelsville
RouteState Highway 849
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46866, -77.23006
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2024)
Projected traffic493 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$890,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.