US Bridges

Brent North Lib RD over I-79

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · Plain Grove Twp O/I79 · Structure no. 000000000022383

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brent North Lib RD over I-79 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brent North Lib RD over I-79 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 62 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2032. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBrent North Lib RD
CrossesI-79
LocationPlain Grove Twp O/I79
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.10756, -80.14517
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2024)
Projected traffic562 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$551,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brent North Lib RD over I-79 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Brent North Lib RD over I-79 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 Brent North Lib RD over I-79 carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brent North Lib RD over I-79?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Brent North Lib RD over I-79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.