US Bridges

SR 79 SB over Over SR 3008 Crane Road.

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000015945

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,518
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 SB over Over SR 3008 Crane Road. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 79 SB over Over SR 3008 Crane Road. in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 9,518 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,907 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 SB
CrossesOver SR 3008 Crane Road.
LocationFranklin Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.90269, -80.17588
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,518 (2024)
Projected traffic4,907 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 SB over Over SR 3008 Crane Road. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 79 SB over Over SR 3008 Crane Road. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 79 SB over Over SR 3008 Crane Road. carry?

About 9,518 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 SB over Over SR 3008 Crane Road.?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 SB over Over SR 3008 Crane Road.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.