US Bridges

SR 4059 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Blaine Township · Structure no. 000000000035222

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4059 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4059 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 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4059
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationBlaine Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17833, -80.40347
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 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 traffic163 (2023)
Projected traffic404 by 2032
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$434,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4059 over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 4059 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4059 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is SR 4059 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4059 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.