US Bridges

SR 0079 over Br. Little Tenmile Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000034547

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,943
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over Br. Little Tenmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0079 over Br. Little Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 28,943 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,641 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesBr. Little Tenmile Creek
LocationAmwell Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12693, -80.20918
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,943 (2024)
Projected traffic14,641 by 2032
Trucks24%
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 Br. Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0079 over Br. Little 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 Br. Little Tenmile Creek carry?

About 28,943 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over Br. Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 0079 over Br. Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.