US Bridges

SR 79 NB over Over SR 3006 6N

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000040560

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 NB over Over SR 3006 6N is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 NB over Over SR 3006 6N in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,876 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,246 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 79 NB
CrossesOver SR 3006 6N
LocationWashington Township
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates41.87974, -80.17592
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 NB over Over SR 3006 6N built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 NB over Over SR 3006 6N 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 NB over Over SR 3006 6N carry?

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

How long is SR 79 NB over Over SR 3006 6N?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 NB over Over SR 3006 6N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.