SR 79 SB over Over West 21st Street
FairErie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000015984
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,224
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 79 SB over Over West 21st Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 SB over Over West 21st Street in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 10,224 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,632 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 55 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 79 SB over Over West 21st Street built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 79 SB over Over West 21st Street 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does SR 79 SB over Over West 21st Street carry?
About 10,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 79 SB over Over West 21st Street?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns SR 79 SB over Over West 21st Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.