US Bridges

SR 1002 over Over Little Buffalo Crk.

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S of Kelly Crossroad · Structure no. 000000000033477

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,433
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 over Over Little Buffalo Crk. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1002 over Over Little Buffalo Crk. in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 76 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 2,433 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1002
CrossesOver Little Buffalo Crk.
Location2 MI S of Kelly Crossroad
RouteState Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.9952, -76.91926
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,433 (2024)
Projected traffic3,025 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 over Over Little Buffalo Crk. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 1002 over Over Little Buffalo Crk. 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 1002 over Over Little Buffalo Crk. carry?

About 2,433 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 over Over Little Buffalo Crk.?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 over Over Little Buffalo Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.