US Bridges

North Buffalo St. over Camp Brook

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Elkland Boro · Structure no. 000000000042658

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Buffalo St. over Camp Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Buffalo St. over Camp Brook in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Buffalo St.
CrossesCamp Brook
LocationElkland Boro
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.99355, -77.3124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2045
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Buffalo St. over Camp Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Buffalo St. over Camp Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does North Buffalo St. over Camp Brook carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Buffalo St. over Camp Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Buffalo St. over Camp Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.