US Bridges

SR0079 NB over T-381 Brandon RD

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 4.8 MI N of SR 422 · Structure no. 000000000007884

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0079 NB over T-381 Brandon RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0079 NB over T-381 Brandon RD in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 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 15,271 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,140 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR0079 NB
CrossesT-381 Brandon RD
Location4.8 MI N of SR 422
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates41.02611, -80.11679
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,271 (2024)
Projected traffic16,140 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$315,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0079 NB over T-381 Brandon RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR0079 NB over T-381 Brandon RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR0079 NB over T-381 Brandon RD carry?

About 15,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR0079 NB over T-381 Brandon RD?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR0079 NB over T-381 Brandon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.