US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 0980

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Cannonsburg Borough · Structure no. 000000000034576

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,744
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 0980 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0079 over SR 0980 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 29,744 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,856 by 2032. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 0980
LocationCannonsburg Borough
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2537, -80.18458
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,744 (2024)
Projected traffic9,856 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$996,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over SR 0980 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 0980 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 0980 carry?

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

How long is SR 0079 over SR 0980?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 0980?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.