US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 1009

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Chartiers & S. Strabane · Structure no. 000000000034565

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,317
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 1009 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 over SR 1009 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 61 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 24,317 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,226 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 1009
LocationChartiers & S. Strabane
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21091, -80.22847
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,317 (2023)
Projected traffic9,226 by 2032
Trucks12%
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$535,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over SR 1009 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 1009 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 1009 carry?

About 24,317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 1009?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 1009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.