US Bridges

Rodgers BR.(T-487) over Buffalo Creek Trib.

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 150 East of SR3001 · Structure no. 000000000035271

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodgers BR.(T-487) over Buffalo Creek Trib. is a steel truss - thru carrying Rodgers BR.(T-487) over Buffalo Creek Trib. in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2013. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRodgers BR.(T-487)
CrossesBuffalo Creek Trib.
Location150 East of SR3001
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12289, -80.47394
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1993)
Projected traffic75 by 2013
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodgers BR.(T-487) over Buffalo Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodgers BR.(T-487) over Buffalo Creek Trib. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rodgers BR.(T-487) over Buffalo Creek Trib. carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rodgers BR.(T-487) over Buffalo Creek Trib.?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Rodgers BR.(T-487) over Buffalo Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.