US Bridges

SR 79 SB over Over Van Horn Run

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Vernon Township · Structure no. 000000000012999

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 SB over Over Van Horn Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 79 SB over Over Van Horn Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, 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 7,636 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,433 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 SB
CrossesOver Van Horn Run
LocationVernon Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.62549, -80.18534
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,636 (2024)
Projected traffic11,433 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 SB over Over Van Horn Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 SB over Over Van Horn Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 79 SB over Over Van Horn Run carry?

About 7,636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 SB over Over Van Horn Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns SR 79 SB over Over Van Horn Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.