US Bridges

SR 1004 over Little Buffalo Creek

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · Village of Kelly Crossrds · Structure no. 000000000033491

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1004 over Little Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1004 over Little Buffalo Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,177 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1004
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
LocationVillage of Kelly Crossrds
RouteState Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.01675, -76.93774
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic2,177 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$486,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1004 over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1004 over Little 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 1004 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1004 over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1004 over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.