SR 79 NB over Over Walnut Creek
GoodErie County, Pennsylvania · Mill Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000040941
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,357
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 79 NB over Over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 NB over Over Walnut Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,053 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 79 NB over Over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 79 NB over Over Walnut Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 79 NB over Over Walnut Creek carry?
About 14,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 79 NB over Over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 79 NB over Over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.