US Bridges

SR 3001 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 3.4 MI N from SR 0040 · Structure no. 000000000047084

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3001 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 3001
CrossesDutch Fork Buffalo Creek
Location3.4 MI N from SR 0040
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.16538, -80.47137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2024)
Projected traffic56 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3001 over Dutch Fork 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.