US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 0019

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000040696

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,301
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 0019 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 over SR 0019 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 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 14,301 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,193 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 0019
LocationAmwell Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12893, -80.20994
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,301 (2024)
Projected traffic7,193 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over SR 0019 built?

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

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 0019 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 SR 0019 carry?

About 14,301 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 0019?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 0019?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.