US Bridges

SR 1005 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Lewisburg · Structure no. 000000000033493

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1005 over Buffalo Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4,196 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,429 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationBoro of Lewisburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96978, -76.88351
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,196 (2023)
Projected traffic7,429 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1005 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1005 over 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 1005 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,196 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.