US Bridges

SR 79 SB over Over SR 198 Reservoir RD

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Hayfield Township · Structure no. 000000000013013

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,163
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 SB over Over SR 198 Reservoir RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 SB over Over SR 198 Reservoir RD 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 5 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 8,163 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,433 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 SB
CrossesOver SR 198 Reservoir RD
LocationHayfield Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.71618, -80.20096
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,163 (2024)
Projected traffic11,433 by 2032
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 SB over Over SR 198 Reservoir RD built?

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

What condition is SR 79 SB over Over SR 198 Reservoir RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 79 SB over Over SR 198 Reservoir RD carry?

About 8,163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 SB over Over SR 198 Reservoir RD?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 SB over Over SR 198 Reservoir RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.