Middle Ridge RD over Big Buffalo Creek
PoorPerry County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W of Eshcol · Structure no. 000000000029695
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 855
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Ridge RD over Big Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Ridge RD over Big Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 855 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,062 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Middle Ridge RD over Big Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Ridge RD over Big 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 Middle Ridge RD over Big Buffalo Creek carry?
About 855 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Middle Ridge RD over Big Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Ridge RD over Big Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.