US Bridges

SR 192 (TR-192) over Trib.To Buffalo Creek

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W of Buffalo Crossrd · Structure no. 000000000033453

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 192 (TR-192) over Trib.To Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 192 (TR-192) over Trib.To Buffalo Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,275 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 192 (TR-192)
CrossesTrib.To Buffalo Creek
Location1 MI W of Buffalo Crossrd
RouteState Highway 192
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96134, -76.9864
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,275 (2023)
Projected traffic3,275 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 192 (TR-192) over Trib.To Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 192 (TR-192) over Trib.To 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 192 (TR-192) over Trib.To Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 192 (TR-192) over Trib.To Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 192 (TR-192) over Trib.To Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.