US Bridges

SR 127 Buckingham over Over Allegheny River

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Tidioute Borough · Structure no. 000000000034057

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
551 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,827
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 127 Buckingham over Over Allegheny River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 127 Buckingham over Over Allegheny River in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 92 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 5 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 1,827 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,147 by 2032. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 127 Buckingham
CrossesOver Allegheny River
LocationTidioute Borough
RouteState Highway 127
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.68076, -79.41245
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,827 (2024)
Projected traffic3,147 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 127 Buckingham over Over Allegheny River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 127 Buckingham over Over Allegheny River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 127 Buckingham over Over Allegheny River carry?

About 1,827 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 127 Buckingham over Over Allegheny River?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 127 Buckingham over Over Allegheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.