US Bridges

Connector (SR8079) over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479

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Butler County, Pennsylvania · Tp Connector over I-79 · Structure no. 000000000042191

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connector (SR8079) over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Connector (SR8079) over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479 in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 13,166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,895 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesConnector (SR8079)
CrossesI-79 Nb&sb & SR9479
LocationTp Connector over I-79
RouteState Highway 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67719, -80.0947
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,166 (2024)
Projected traffic14,895 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Connector (SR8079) over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connector (SR8079) over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Connector (SR8079) over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479 carry?

About 13,166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Connector (SR8079) over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Connector (SR8079) over I-79 Nb&sb & SR9479?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.