US Bridges

SR 79 SB over Over West 32nd Street

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000041231

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,025
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 SB over Over West 32nd Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 SB over Over West 32nd Street in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,632 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 79 SB
CrossesOver West 32nd Street
LocationCity of Erie
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates42.08918, -80.11869
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,025 (2024)
Projected traffic20,632 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 West 32nd Street built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 SB over Over West 32nd Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 SB over Over West 32nd Street carry?

About 14,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 SB over Over West 32nd Street?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 SB over Over West 32nd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.