US Bridges

T616 Buffalo Crk R over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2.5MI SW of Berlin · Structure no. 000000000047982

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T616 Buffalo Crk R over Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying T616 Buffalo Crk R over Buffalo Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT616 Buffalo Crk R
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2.5MI SW of Berlin
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.89766, -78.99235
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T616 Buffalo Crk R over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T616 Buffalo Crk R 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T616 Buffalo Crk R over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T616 Buffalo Crk R over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns T616 Buffalo Crk R over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.