US Bridges

SR 0079 over Cumberland Mine Railroad

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Whiteley Township · Structure no. 000000000018107

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,752
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 0079 over Cumberland Mine Railroad is a steel culvert carrying SR 0079 over Cumberland Mine Railroad 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 21,752 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,867 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 0079
CrossesCumberland Mine Railroad
LocationWhiteley Township
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates39.8044, -80.086
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Cumberland Mine Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR 0079 over Cumberland Mine Railroad 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 Cumberland Mine Railroad carry?

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

How long is SR 0079 over Cumberland Mine Railroad?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns SR 0079 over Cumberland Mine Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.