Valentine Road over Big Buffalo Creek
FairPosted for loadPerry County, Pennsylvania · 3 NE Kistler B. Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000042238
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valentine Road over Big Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valentine Road over Big Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Valentine Road over Big Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valentine Road 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 Valentine Road over Big Buffalo Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valentine Road over Big Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Valentine Road over Big Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.