US Bridges

SR 0079 over Calvin Run

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Perry Township · Structure no. 000000000018102

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,752
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over Calvin Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0079 over Calvin Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 21,752 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,867 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesCalvin Run
LocationPerry Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.74525, -80.06726
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,752 (2024)
Projected traffic14,867 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$503,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over Calvin Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0079 over Calvin Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0079 over Calvin Run carry?

About 21,752 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over Calvin Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 0079 over Calvin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.