Pa 849; Creek Rd. over Big Buffalo Creek
GoodPerry County, Pennsylvania · Wila · Structure no. 000000000029556
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 831
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 849; Creek Rd. over Big Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 849; Creek Rd. over Big Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 849; Creek Rd. over Big Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 849; Creek Rd. over Big 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; Creek Rd. over Big Buffalo Creek carry?
About 831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 849; Creek Rd. over Big Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 849; Creek Rd. over Big Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.