US Bridges

SR 3005 over Over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI NE of Hartleton · Structure no. 000000000033560

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
368
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3005 over Over Buffalo Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005
CrossesOver Buffalo Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Hartleton
RouteState Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.92328, -77.12833
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005 over Over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over Over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over Over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.