US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 0019

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000041356

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0079 over SR 0019 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,301 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,193 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 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 0019
LocationAmwell Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10799, -80.20266
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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 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 0019 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 0019?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.