US Bridges

SR 0307 TR 307 over Buttermilk Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Falls Twp 100 S SR 2023 · Structure no. 000000000037176

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0307 TR 307 over Buttermilk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0307 TR 307 over Buttermilk Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,394 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0307 TR 307
CrossesButtermilk Creek
LocationFalls Twp 100 S SR 2023
RouteState Highway 307
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48338, -75.82999
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2024)
Projected traffic3,394 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0307 TR 307 over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0307 TR 307 over Buttermilk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0307 TR 307 over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0307 TR 307 over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0307 TR 307 over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.