US Bridges

SR 3027 over Branch of Buffalo Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · East Finley Township · Structure no. 000000000068473

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3027 over Branch of Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3027 over Branch of Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 3027
CrossesBranch of Buffalo Creek
LocationEast Finley Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.09342, -80.36372
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3027 over Branch of Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3027 over Branch of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3027 over Branch of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3027 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3027 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.