US Bridges

SR 3025 over Branch of Buffalo Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Donegal Township · Structure no. 000000000035077

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3025 over Branch of Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 3025 over Branch of Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3025
CrossesBranch of Buffalo Creek
LocationDonegal Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1118, -80.46
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2024)
Projected traffic4 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3025 over Branch of Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3025 over Branch of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3025 over Branch of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3025 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3025 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.