US Bridges

SR 0079 NB SB over Coal Run Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mile South of SR0050 · Structure no. 000000000000852

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,696
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 NB SB over Coal Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0079 NB SB over Coal Run Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 58,696 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,895 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079 NB SB
CrossesCoal Run Creek
Location1/2 Mile South of SR0050
RouteInterstate 79
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3401, -80.12944
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,696 (2024)
Projected traffic21,895 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$969,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 NB SB over Coal Run Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0079 NB SB over Coal Run 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0079 NB SB over Coal Run Creek carry?

About 58,696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 NB SB over Coal Run Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 0079 NB SB over Coal Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.