Covered Bridge RD over Buffalo Creek
FairPerry County, Pennsylvania · Saville Bridge · Structure no. 000000000029677
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 111
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Bridge RD over Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 122 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 6 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Covered Bridge RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.