US Bridges

Rochester Road over SR 0079 NB SB

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near I-79-I-279 Junction · Structure no. 000000000044257

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,498
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rochester Road over SR 0079 NB SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rochester Road over SR 0079 NB SB in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,498 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,113 by 2032. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRochester Road
CrossesSR 0079 NB SB
LocationNear I-79-I-279 Junction
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58912, -80.09857
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,498 (2024)
Projected traffic6,113 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Rochester Road over SR 0079 NB SB built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rochester Road over SR 0079 NB SB 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 2022.

How much traffic does Rochester Road over SR 0079 NB SB carry?

About 6,498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rochester Road over SR 0079 NB SB?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rochester Road over SR 0079 NB SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.