SR 0040 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek
FairWashington County, Pennsylvania · Donegal Township · Structure no. 000000000034375
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,957
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0040 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0040 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 1,957 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,194 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 0040 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR 0040 over Dutch Fork 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0040 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,957 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 0040 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0040 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.