US Bridges

SR 79 NB over Over Rec.Trail & Fnch.Ck

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Union Township · Structure no. 000000000042015

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,943
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 NB over Over Rec.Trail & Fnch.Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 NB over Over Rec.Trail & Fnch.Ck in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,943 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,924 by 2032. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 NB
CrossesOver Rec.Trail & Fnch.Ck
LocationUnion Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.59196, -80.17103
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,943 (2024)
Projected traffic9,924 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 NB over Over Rec.Trail & Fnch.Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 NB over Over Rec.Trail & Fnch.Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 NB over Over Rec.Trail & Fnch.Ck carry?

About 8,943 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 NB over Over Rec.Trail & Fnch.Ck?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 NB over Over Rec.Trail & Fnch.Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.