US Bridges

SR 0079 over Township Road 357

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000034538

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,481
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over Township Road 357 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0079 over Township Road 357 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 11,481 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,193 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesTownship Road 357
LocationAmwell Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04001, -80.18037
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,481 (2024)
Projected traffic7,193 by 2032
Trucks20%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$702,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over Township Road 357 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 0079 over Township Road 357 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 Township Road 357 carry?

About 11,481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over Township Road 357?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over Township Road 357?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.