US Bridges

SR 0040 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Buffalo Township · Structure no. 000000000034382

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,733
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0040 over Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,733 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,662 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0040
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationBuffalo Township
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13261, -80.37022
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,733 (2024)
Projected traffic5,662 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0040 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0040 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0040 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 3,733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns SR 0040 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.