US Bridges

SR 79 NB over Over T-481 Stancliff RD

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000015952

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 NB over Over T-481 Stancliff RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 79 NB over Over T-481 Stancliff RD in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 9,876 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,246 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 79 NB
CrossesOver T-481 Stancliff RD
LocationFranklin Township
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates41.95904, -80.17285
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,876 (2024)
Projected traffic5,246 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 NB over Over T-481 Stancliff RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 79 NB over Over T-481 Stancliff RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 NB over Over T-481 Stancliff RD carry?

About 9,876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 NB over Over T-481 Stancliff RD?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 NB over Over T-481 Stancliff RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.