US Bridges

SR 79 NB over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Findley Township · Structure no. 000000000025737

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 NB over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 NB over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 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 8,860 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,924 by 2032. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 79 NB
CrossesOver SR 80 Eb/Wb
LocationFindley Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19804, -80.15979
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,860 (2024)
Projected traffic9,924 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 NB over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 79 NB over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 NB over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb carry?

About 8,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 NB over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 NB over Over SR 80 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.