I-79 SR8079 SR9479 over Trib to Brush Creek
FairButler County, Pennsylvania · Epworth · Structure no. 000000000007853
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76,555
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-79 SR8079 SR9479 over Trib to Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-79 SR8079 SR9479 over Trib to Brush Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 56 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 76,555 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,382 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-79 SR8079 SR9479 over Trib to Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is I-79 SR8079 SR9479 over Trib to Brush 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-79 SR8079 SR9479 over Trib to Brush Creek carry?
About 76,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-79 SR8079 SR9479 over Trib to Brush Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns I-79 SR8079 SR9479 over Trib to Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.