US Bridges

SR 1023 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · New Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000054415

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1023 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1023 over Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1023
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationNew Buffalo
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45644, -76.97365
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2023)
Projected traffic578 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1023 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1023 over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1023 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1023 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1023 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.