T-357 over N. Br. Buffalo Creek
PoorClosed to trafficUnion County, Pennsylvania · East of Johnstown · Structure no. 000000000033602
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-357 over N. Br. Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-357 over N. Br. Buffalo Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 125 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-357 over N. Br. Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is T-357 over N. Br. 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does T-357 over N. Br. Buffalo Creek carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is T-357 over N. Br. Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns T-357 over N. Br. Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.