SR 2047 over Buffalo Creek
GoodSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.Of Berlin · Structure no. 000000000031384
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 505
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2047 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2047 over Buffalo Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 2047 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2047 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2047 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 2047 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2047 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.