Fritz RD over Big Buffalo Creek
FairPerry County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 NE Kistler Big Buf.Ck · Structure no. 000000000029733
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fritz RD over Big Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fritz RD over Big Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fritz RD over Big Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fritz RD over Big 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Fritz RD over Big Buffalo Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fritz RD over Big Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fritz RD over Big Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.