US Bridges

SR 0231 over Buck Run

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Donegal Township · Structure no. 000000000034671

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0231 over Buck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0231 over Buck Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0231
CrossesBuck Run
LocationDonegal Township
RouteState Highway 231
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19087, -80.44885
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2024)
Projected traffic459 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0231 over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0231 over Buck Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0231 over Buck Run carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0231 over Buck Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0231 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.