Little Buffalo Rd. over Little Buffalo Creek
GoodPerry County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi. W. Newport · Structure no. 000000000029700
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Buffalo Rd. over Little Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Buffalo Rd. over Little Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 64 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Buffalo Rd. over Little Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Little Buffalo Rd. over Little 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Little Buffalo Rd. over Little Buffalo Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Little Buffalo Rd. over Little Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Little Buffalo Rd. over Little Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.