US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 2009

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Perry Township · Structure no. 000000000018100

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,582
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 2009 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 over SR 2009 in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 10,582 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,304 by 2032. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 2009
LocationPerry Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.73296, -80.05856
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,582 (2024)
Projected traffic7,304 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 0079 over SR 2009 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 2009 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0079 over SR 2009 carry?

About 10,582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 2009?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 2009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.