US Bridges

SR 1005 over Lewisburg Buffalo Crk RR

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · One MI North of Lewisburg · Structure no. 000000000033494

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Lewisburg Buffalo Crk RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1005 over Lewisburg Buffalo Crk RR in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 78 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 4,196 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,429 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesLewisburg Buffalo Crk RR
LocationOne MI North of Lewisburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97958, -76.8844
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 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
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Lewisburg Buffalo Crk RR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 1005 over Lewisburg Buffalo Crk RR 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 Lewisburg Buffalo Crk RR carry?

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

How long is SR 1005 over Lewisburg Buffalo Crk RR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Lewisburg Buffalo Crk RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.