Owl Hollow RD over Buffalo Creek
GoodSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Beechdale · Structure no. 000000000053618
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Owl Hollow RD over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Owl Hollow RD over Buffalo Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2037. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Owl Hollow RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Owl Hollow RD 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Owl Hollow RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Owl Hollow RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Owl Hollow RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).