US Bridges

SR 1023 over SR 0079

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North Strabane Township · Structure no. 000000000034831

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,596
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1023 over SR 0079 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1023 over SR 0079 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 17,596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,086 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1023
CrossesSR 0079
LocationNorth Strabane Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26429, -80.16739
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,596 (2024)
Projected traffic12,086 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1023 over SR 0079 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 1023 over SR 0079 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1023 over SR 0079 carry?

About 17,596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1023 over SR 0079?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1023 over SR 0079?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.