US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 0021

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000018113

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,839
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 0021 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 over SR 0021 in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 53 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 9,839 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,563 by 2032. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 0021
LocationFranklin Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89907, -80.14424
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,839 (2024)
Projected traffic7,563 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$504,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over SR 0021 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 0021 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 0021 carry?

About 9,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 0021?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 0021?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.