US Bridges

SR 0079 over Twp. Road 389 & Bell Run

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Perry Township · Structure no. 000000000018105

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,582
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 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 10,582 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,304 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 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
Coordinates39.7697, -80.08055
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$307,000
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 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 0079 over Twp. Road 389 & Bell Run carry?

About 10,582 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 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 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.