SR 2001 over Buffalo Creek
PoorUnion County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W Buffalo Crossroads · Structure no. 000000000033520
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 586
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2001 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2001 over Buffalo Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 586 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2001 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2001 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 2001 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 2001 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2001 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.