US Bridges

SR 79 NB over Over Abdnd.Rr&yellow Ck

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Jackson Township · Structure no. 000000000025747

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 NB over Over Abdnd.Rr&yellow Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 NB over Over Abdnd.Rr&yellow Ck in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 8,860 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,924 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 NB
CrossesOver Abdnd.Rr&yellow Ck
LocationJackson Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.25673, -80.16444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,860 (2024)
Projected traffic9,924 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 NB over Over Abdnd.Rr&yellow Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 79 NB over Over Abdnd.Rr&yellow Ck 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 Abdnd.Rr&yellow Ck carry?

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

How long is SR 79 NB over Over Abdnd.Rr&yellow Ck?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 NB over Over Abdnd.Rr&yellow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.