SR 79 SB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp
GoodWashington County, Pennsylvania · Cecil Township · Structure no. 000000000070077
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 441 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,784
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 79 SB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 SB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 29,784 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,505 by 2043. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 79 SB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 79 SB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 79 SB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp carry?
About 29,784 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 79 SB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp?
The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 219 ft (66.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns SR 79 SB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.