US Bridges

Township Road 575 over SR 0079

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000018119

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 575 over SR 0079 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 575 over SR 0079 in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 575
CrossesSR 0079
LocationFranklin Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92296, -80.16365
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2024)
Projected traffic82 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Township Road 575 over SR 0079 built?

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

What condition is Township Road 575 over SR 0079 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 Township Road 575 over SR 0079 carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 575 over SR 0079?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 575 over SR 0079?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.