US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 0519

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North Strabane Township · Structure no. 000000000034574

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,744
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 0519 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0079 over SR 0519 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 29,744 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,856 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 0519
LocationNorth Strabane Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24517, -80.20093
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,744 (2024)
Projected traffic9,856 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$608,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over SR 0519 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 0519 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 0519 carry?

About 29,744 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 0519?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 0519?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.