US Bridges

SR 79 SB over Over SR 1008 District RD

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Lake Township · Structure no. 000000000025753

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,934
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 SB over Over SR 1008 District RD is a concrete slab carrying SR 79 SB 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 8,934 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,306 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 SB
CrossesOver SR 1008 District RD
LocationLake Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35158, -80.15977
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,934 (2024)
Projected traffic11,306 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 SB 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 SB 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 SB over Over SR 1008 District RD carry?

About 8,934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 SB 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 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.