US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 0221 & Ruff Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000018121

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,591
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 0221 & Ruff Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 over SR 0221 & Ruff Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 10,591 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,304 by 2032. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 0221 & Ruff Creek
LocationWashington Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95737, -80.17029
Functional classRural 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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,591 (2024)
Projected traffic7,304 by 2032
Trucks22%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$704,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over SR 0221 & Ruff Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 0221 & Ruff Creek 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 0221 & Ruff Creek carry?

About 10,591 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 0221 & Ruff Creek?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 0221 & Ruff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.