US Bridges

SR 79 S.B. over Over Bike Trail Tr.Frenc

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Union Township · Structure no. 000000000042363

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,167
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 S.B. over Over Bike Trail Tr.Frenc is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 S.B. over Over Bike Trail Tr.Frenc in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,167 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,306 by 2032. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 79 S.B.
CrossesOver Bike Trail Tr.Frenc
LocationUnion Township
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates41.59206, -80.17141
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,167 (2024)
Projected traffic11,306 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 S.B. over Over Bike Trail Tr.Frenc built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 S.B. over Over Bike Trail Tr.Frenc 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 S.B. over Over Bike Trail Tr.Frenc carry?

About 8,167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 S.B. over Over Bike Trail Tr.Frenc?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 S.B. over Over Bike Trail Tr.Frenc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.