US Bridges

SR 79 SB over Over SR 4011 Mosiertown

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Cussewago Township · Structure no. 000000000013017

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,163
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 SB over Over SR 4011 Mosiertown is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 SB over Over SR 4011 Mosiertown in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 SB
CrossesOver SR 4011 Mosiertown
LocationCussewago Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.76556, -80.19473
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 SB over Over SR 4011 Mosiertown built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 79 SB over Over SR 4011 Mosiertown 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 SB over Over SR 4011 Mosiertown carry?

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

How long is SR 79 SB over Over SR 4011 Mosiertown?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 SB over Over SR 4011 Mosiertown?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.