US Bridges

SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo Crk.

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N Kelly Crossroads · Structure no. 000000000033484

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo Crk. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo Crk. in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1003
CrossesOver Little Buffalo Crk.
Location1.5 MI N Kelly Crossroads
RouteState Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.03592, -76.94599
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic556 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo Crk. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1003 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 1003 over Over Little Buffalo Crk. carry?

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

How long is SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo Crk.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Over Little Buffalo Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.