US Bridges

SR0079 Southbound over T-381 Brandon Road

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI S of Pa 108 · Structure no. 000000000007885

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,843
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0079 Southbound over T-381 Brandon Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR0079 Southbound over T-381 Brandon Road in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 13,843 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,243 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR0079 Southbound
CrossesT-381 Brandon Road
Location0.9 MI S of Pa 108
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates41.02637, -80.11772
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,843 (2024)
Projected traffic16,243 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$130,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0079 Southbound over T-381 Brandon Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR0079 Southbound over T-381 Brandon Road 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 Southbound over T-381 Brandon Road carry?

About 13,843 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR0079 Southbound over T-381 Brandon Road?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR0079 Southbound over T-381 Brandon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.