US Bridges

SR 79 NB over Over SR 0102

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Vernon Township · Structure no. 000000000013001

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,853
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 NB over Over SR 0102 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 NB over Over SR 0102 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 7,853 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,671 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 NB
CrossesOver SR 0102
LocationVernon Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.65239, -80.20464
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,853 (2024)
Projected traffic10,671 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 NB over Over SR 0102 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 79 NB over Over SR 0102 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 NB over Over SR 0102 carry?

About 7,853 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 NB over Over SR 0102?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 NB over Over SR 0102?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.