US Bridges

SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 2.2 MI N from SR 0040 · Structure no. 000000000048974

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
916
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,306 by 2036. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0221
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2.2 MI N from SR 0040
RouteState Highway 221
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16029, -80.37644
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2024)
Projected traffic1,306 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 0221 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0221 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.