US Bridges

SR 2079 over SR 0040

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · California Borough · Structure no. 000000000035028

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2079 over SR 0040 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2079 over SR 0040 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2079
CrossesSR 0040
LocationCalifornia Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03145, -79.90722
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2024)
Projected traffic374 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$244,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2079 over SR 0040 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 2079 over SR 0040 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2079 over SR 0040 carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2079 over SR 0040?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2079 over SR 0040?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.