US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 2020 & Tenmile Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000034536

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,199
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 2020 & Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0079 over SR 2020 & Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 11,199 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,193 by 2032. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 2020 & Tenmile Creek
LocationAmwell Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01787, -80.17582
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,199 (2024)
Projected traffic7,193 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$982,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over SR 2020 & Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 2020 & Tenmile Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0079 over SR 2020 & Tenmile Creek carry?

About 11,199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 2020 & Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 2020 & Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.