US Bridges

Freeport Road over SR 79 Nb-Sb Tpk Ramps

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft East of SR 0019 · Structure no. 000000000041917

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,369
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport Road over SR 79 Nb-Sb Tpk Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeport Road over SR 79 Nb-Sb Tpk Ramps in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,369 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,149 by 2032. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFreeport Road
CrossesSR 79 Nb-Sb Tpk Ramps
Location1000 Ft East of SR 0019
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.67294, -80.09499
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,369 (2023)
Projected traffic4,149 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeport Road over SR 79 Nb-Sb Tpk Ramps built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeport Road over SR 79 Nb-Sb Tpk Ramps 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Freeport Road over SR 79 Nb-Sb Tpk Ramps carry?

About 3,369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Freeport Road over SR 79 Nb-Sb Tpk Ramps?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Freeport Road over SR 79 Nb-Sb Tpk Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.