US Bridges

SR 1006 over Over Little Buffalo Crk

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE Kelly Cross Roads · Structure no. 000000000033495

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1006 over Over Little Buffalo Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1006 over Over Little Buffalo Crk in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 1006
CrossesOver Little Buffalo Crk
Location1 MI NE Kelly Cross Roads
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.02743, -76.93554
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2024)
Projected traffic143 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1006 over Over Little Buffalo Crk built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1006 over Over Little Buffalo Crk 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 1006 over Over Little Buffalo Crk carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1006 over Over Little Buffalo Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1006 over Over Little Buffalo Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.