US Bridges

Buck Road over Starrucca Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Starrucca Borough · Structure no. 000000000035890

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Road over Starrucca Creek is a concrete slab carrying Buck Road over Starrucca Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Road
CrossesStarrucca Creek
LocationStarrucca Borough
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.8864, -75.4721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic15 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Road over Starrucca Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Buck Road over Starrucca Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Road over Starrucca Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Buck Road over Starrucca Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Road over Starrucca Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.