US Bridges

SR 79 Nb/Sb over Over Pine Run

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Findley Township · Structure no. 000000000025734

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,958
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 Nb/Sb over Over Pine Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 79 Nb/Sb over Over Pine Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, 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 21,958 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,811 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 Nb/Sb
CrossesOver Pine Run
LocationFindley Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.18715, -80.16555
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,958 (2024)
Projected traffic31,811 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 Nb/Sb over Over Pine Run built?

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

What condition is SR 79 Nb/Sb over Over Pine Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 79 Nb/Sb over Over Pine Run carry?

About 21,958 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 Nb/Sb over Over Pine Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 79 Nb/Sb over Over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.