US Bridges

SR 79 NB over Over T-515 Van Camp Road

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mckean Township · Structure no. 000000000015955

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 NB over Over T-515 Van Camp Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 NB over Over T-515 Van Camp Road in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 5 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 9,876 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,246 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 NB
CrossesOver T-515 Van Camp Road
LocationMckean Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.98467, -80.17498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 NB over Over T-515 Van Camp Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 79 NB over Over T-515 Van Camp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 79 NB over Over T-515 Van Camp Road carry?

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

How long is SR 79 NB over Over T-515 Van Camp Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 NB over Over T-515 Van Camp Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.