US Bridges

SR 79 NB over SR 90 Eb/Wb

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mckean Township · Structure no. 000000000015966

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 NB over SR 90 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 NB over SR 90 Eb/Wb in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,264 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,819 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesSR 79 NB
CrossesSR 90 Eb/Wb
LocationMckean Township
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates42.0321, -80.1222
Functional classUrban 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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,264 (2024)
Projected traffic15,819 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 NB over SR 90 Eb/Wb 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 SR 90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 11,264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 NB over SR 90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 NB over SR 90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.