US Bridges

SR 3009 over Branch of Buffalo Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Buffalo Township · Structure no. 000000000035052

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Branch of Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3009 over Branch of Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 3009
CrossesBranch of Buffalo Creek
LocationBuffalo Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.15221, -80.36997
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic928 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over Branch of Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 3009 over Branch of Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Branch of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.