US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 0188 Sf 10MI Ck R/R

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000018115

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
848 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,565
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 0188 Sf 10MI Ck R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 over SR 0188 Sf 10MI Ck R/R in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 5 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 10,565 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,563 by 2032. The structure is 848 ft (258.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 0188 Sf 10MI Ck R/R
LocationFranklin Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90544, -80.14974
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length848 ft (258.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,565 (2024)
Projected traffic7,563 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over SR 0188 Sf 10MI Ck R/R built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 0188 Sf 10MI Ck R/R 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 0188 Sf 10MI Ck R/R carry?

About 10,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 0188 Sf 10MI Ck R/R?

The structure is 848 ft (258.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 0188 Sf 10MI Ck R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.