US Bridges

SR 0079 over Chartiers Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · N. Strabane & Cecil Twps. · Structure no. 000000000034582

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,471
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over Chartiers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 25,471 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,015 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationN. Strabane & Cecil Twps.
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27983, -80.16093
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,471 (2023)
Projected traffic11,015 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 0079 over Chartiers 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 Chartiers Creek carry?

About 25,471 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.