US Bridges

I-79 Southbound over US 6 & US 322

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Vernon Township · Structure no. 000000000044890

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-79 Southbound over US 6 & US 322 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-79 Southbound over US 6 & US 322 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,636 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,433 by 2032. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesI-79 Southbound
CrossesUS 6 & US 322
LocationVernon Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.6226, -80.18197
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,636 (2024)
Projected traffic11,433 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 I-79 Southbound over US 6 & US 322 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-79 Southbound over US 6 & US 322 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-79 Southbound over US 6 & US 322 carry?

About 7,636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-79 Southbound over US 6 & US 322?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-79 Southbound over US 6 & US 322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.