SR 79 SB over Over SR 3020 & Elk Ck.
FairErie County, Pennsylvania · Mckean Township · Structure no. 000000000015960
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 263 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,951
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 79 SB over Over SR 3020 & Elk Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 SB over Over SR 3020 & Elk Ck. in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 9,951 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,907 by 2032. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 79 SB over Over SR 3020 & Elk Ck. built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR 79 SB over Over SR 3020 & Elk Ck. 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 79 SB over Over SR 3020 & Elk Ck. carry?
About 9,951 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 79 SB over Over SR 3020 & Elk Ck.?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 79 SB over Over SR 3020 & Elk Ck.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.