US Bridges

SR 79 NB over Over SR 1008 District RD

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Lake Township · Structure no. 000000000025752

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 NB over Over SR 1008 District RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 NB over Over SR 1008 District RD in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 56 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 9,835 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,924 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 NB
CrossesOver SR 1008 District RD
LocationLake Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35167, -80.15936
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,835 (2024)
Projected traffic9,924 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 NB over Over SR 1008 District RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 79 NB over Over SR 1008 District RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 79 NB over Over SR 1008 District RD carry?

About 9,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 NB over Over SR 1008 District RD?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 NB over Over SR 1008 District RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.