SR 0079 SB over Slippery Rock Creek
GoodButler County, Pennsylvania · Slippery Rock Creek SB · Structure no. 000000000007887
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,843
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0079 SB over Slippery Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 SB over Slippery Rock Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 13,843 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,243 by 2032. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0079 SB over Slippery Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR 0079 SB over Slippery Rock Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0079 SB over Slippery Rock Creek carry?
About 13,843 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 0079 SB over Slippery Rock Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0079 SB over Slippery Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.