US Bridges

SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo CR

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.Of Kelly Cross Rds · Structure no. 000000000033483

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo CR in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 91 years old, older 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 1003
CrossesOver Little Buffalo CR
Location1 Mi.N.Of Kelly Cross Rds
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.02624, -76.93577
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic688 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo CR carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.