US Bridges

SR 79 SB over Over W 16th CSX & NS RR

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000015990

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,573 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 SB over Over W 16th CSX & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 SB over Over W 16th CSX & NS RR in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 10,224 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,632 by 2032. The structure is 1,573 ft (479.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 SB
CrossesOver W 16th CSX & NS RR
LocationCity of Erie
RouteInterstate 79
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.10262, -80.12217
Functional classUrban 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,573 ft (479.5 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,224 (2024)
Projected traffic20,632 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 SB over Over W 16th CSX & NS RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 SB over Over W 16th CSX & NS RR 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 SB over Over W 16th CSX & NS RR carry?

About 10,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 SB over Over W 16th CSX & NS RR?

The structure is 1,573 ft (479.5 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 SB over Over W 16th CSX & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.