US Bridges

SR 79 SB over Over SR 1008 Irish Road

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Cussewago Township · Structure no. 000000000013025

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

About this bridge

SR 79 SB over Over SR 1008 Irish Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 SB over Over SR 1008 Irish Road in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, 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 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 8,163 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,433 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 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 1008 Irish Road
LocationCussewago Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.83259, -80.17591
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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$157,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 SB over Over SR 1008 Irish Road built?

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

What condition is SR 79 SB over Over SR 1008 Irish 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 SB over Over SR 1008 Irish Road carry?

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

How long is SR 79 SB over Over SR 1008 Irish Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 SB over Over SR 1008 Irish Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.