US Bridges

SR 0079 over Montgomery Run

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000034539

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,998
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over Montgomery Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0079 over Montgomery Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, 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 5 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 22,998 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,641 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesMontgomery Run
LocationAmwell Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04427, -80.18174
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,998 (2024)
Projected traffic14,641 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over Montgomery Run built?

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

What condition is SR 0079 over Montgomery Run 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 Montgomery Run carry?

About 22,998 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over Montgomery Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 0079 over Montgomery Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.