US Bridges

SR 285 Geneva Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Greenwood Township · Structure no. 000000000013091

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
348 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,246
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 Geneva Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 285 Geneva Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 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 2,246 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2032. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285 Geneva Road
CrossesOver SR 79 Nb/Sb
LocationGreenwood Township
RouteState Highway 285
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.53947, -80.18329
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2024)
Projected traffic2,288 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 285 Geneva Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is SR 285 Geneva Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 285 Geneva Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb carry?

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 Geneva Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 Geneva Road over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.