US Bridges

SR 79 SB over Over T-701 & NS RR

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Union Township · Structure no. 000000000042395

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,167
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 SB over Over T-701 & NS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 SB over Over T-701 & NS RR 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 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 8,167 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,306 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 79 SB
CrossesOver T-701 & NS RR
LocationUnion Township
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates41.58846, -80.17357
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 SB over Over T-701 & NS RR built?

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

What condition is SR 79 SB over Over T-701 & NS RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 79 SB over Over T-701 & NS RR carry?

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

How long is SR 79 SB over Over T-701 & NS RR?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 SB over Over T-701 & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.