US Bridges

SR 2027 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.Sw.Of Berlin · Structure no. 000000000031652

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2027 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2027 over Buffalo Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 84 years old, older 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2027
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.5 Mi.Sw.Of Berlin
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90044, -78.9782
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2023)
Projected traffic549 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$743,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2027 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 2027 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2027 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2027 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2027 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.