US Bridges

SR 4010 over Little Buffalo Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW of Newport · Structure no. 000000000029701

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
804
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4010 over Little Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4010 over Little Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 5 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4010
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location1 MI SW of Newport
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46472, -77.1379
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2024)
Projected traffic1,243 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4010 over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 4010 over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4010 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4010 over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4010 over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.