US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 2006

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Twp · Structure no. 000000000041398

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,481
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 2006 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0079 over SR 2006 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,481 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,193 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 2006
LocationAmwell Twp
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates40.08079, -80.19278
Functional classRural 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,481 (2024)
Projected traffic7,193 by 2032
Trucks20%
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 2006 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 2006 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 2006 carry?

About 11,481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 2006?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 2006?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.