US Bridges

SR 192 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · Village of Cowan · Structure no. 000000000042605

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 192 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 192 over Buffalo Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,785 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 192
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationVillage of Cowan
RouteState Highway 192
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.95698, -77.01246
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2023)
Projected traffic2,785 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 192 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 192 over Buffalo Creek 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 192 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 192 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 192 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.