SR 2006 Blacktown over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb
PoorMercer County, Pennsylvania · Springfield Township · Structure no. 000000000025950
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 236 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 663
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2006 Blacktown over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2006 Blacktown over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 663 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2006 Blacktown over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is SR 2006 Blacktown over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does SR 2006 Blacktown over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb carry?
About 663 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 2006 Blacktown over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2006 Blacktown over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.