US Bridges

SR 0079 over Twp. Road 389 & Bell Run

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Perry Township · Structure no. 000000000018104

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over Twp. Road 389 & Bell Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 over Twp. Road 389 & Bell Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 11,170 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,563 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesTwp. Road 389 & Bell Run
LocationPerry Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.76984, -80.08023
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,170 (2024)
Projected traffic7,563 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over Twp. Road 389 & Bell Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0079 over Twp. Road 389 & Bell 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0079 over Twp. Road 389 & Bell Run carry?

About 11,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over Twp. Road 389 & Bell Run?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over Twp. Road 389 & Bell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.