Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek
GoodPerry County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI East of Eshcol · Structure no. 000000000054658
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 333
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 849; SR 0849 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 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 849; SR 0849 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 849; SR 0849 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.