US Bridges

SR 79 NB over Over T-841 Center Road

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Cussewago Township · Structure no. 000000000013020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,249
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 NB over Over T-841 Center Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 NB over Over T-841 Center Road 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 8,249 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,671 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 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 NB
CrossesOver T-841 Center Road
LocationCussewago Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.80231, -80.17513
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,249 (2024)
Projected traffic10,671 by 2032
Trucks16%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$157,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 NB over Over T-841 Center Road built?

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

What condition is SR 79 NB over Over T-841 Center Road 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 T-841 Center Road carry?

About 8,249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 NB over Over T-841 Center Road?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 NB over Over T-841 Center Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.