US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 1009 Pitt & Ohio R/R

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North Strabane Township · Structure no. 000000000039981

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
387 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 1009 Pitt & Ohio R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 over SR 1009 Pitt & Ohio R/R in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,227 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,486 by 2032. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 1009 Pitt & Ohio R/R
LocationNorth Strabane Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27342, -80.15865
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,227 (2023)
Projected traffic11,486 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over SR 1009 Pitt & Ohio R/R built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 1009 Pitt & Ohio R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0079 over SR 1009 Pitt & Ohio R/R carry?

About 26,227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 1009 Pitt & Ohio R/R?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 1009 Pitt & Ohio R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.