SR 0331 over Buffalo Creek
PoorWashington County, Pennsylvania · Independence & Donegal T. · Structure no. 000000000034677
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0331 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0331 over Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0331 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 0331 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 0331 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 0331 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0331 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.