US Bridges

I 79 over SR 1010 Bike Trail

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Cecil Twp · Structure no. 000000000040337

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
425 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,784
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 79 over SR 1010 Bike Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 79 over SR 1010 Bike Trail in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 29,784 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,505 by 2043. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 79
CrossesSR 1010 Bike Trail
LocationCecil Twp
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30514, -80.16137
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,784 (2024)
Projected traffic50,505 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 79 over SR 1010 Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 79 over SR 1010 Bike Trail 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 I 79 over SR 1010 Bike Trail carry?

About 29,784 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 79 over SR 1010 Bike Trail?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 79 over SR 1010 Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.