US Bridges

Stone Arch Rd. over Trib Buffalo Creek

Poor

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W of Wila · Structure no. 000000000029690

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Arch Rd. over Trib Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone Arch Rd. over Trib Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, 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 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStone Arch Rd.
CrossesTrib Buffalo Creek
Location1 MI W of Wila
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.48369, -77.18897
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2024)
Projected traffic432 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Arch Rd. over Trib Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Stone Arch Rd. over Trib 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stone Arch Rd. over Trib Buffalo Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Stone Arch Rd. over Trib Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Arch Rd. over Trib Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.