US Bridges

SR 4057 over Buffalo Creek

Poor

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Blaine Township · Structure no. 000000000035220

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4057 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4057 over Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4057
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationBlaine Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17023, -80.38641
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2023)
Projected traffic268 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$549,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4057 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4057 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4057 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4057 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4057 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.