Brownlee BR(T-472) over Buffalo Creek
GoodWashington County, Pennsylvania · 500 West of SR 3009 · Structure no. 000000000035250
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brownlee BR(T-472) over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brownlee BR(T-472) over Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 123 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2028. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brownlee BR(T-472) over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Brownlee BR(T-472) over 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Brownlee BR(T-472) over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brownlee BR(T-472) over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Brownlee BR(T-472) over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.