US Bridges

SR 0079 over Township Road 552

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000018122

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,458
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over Township Road 552 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0079 over Township Road 552 in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 11,458 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,563 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesTownship Road 552
LocationWashington Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97866, -80.17931
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,458 (2024)
Projected traffic7,563 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$835,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over Township Road 552 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 0079 over Township Road 552 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 Township Road 552 carry?

About 11,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over Township Road 552?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over Township Road 552?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.