US Bridges

SR 79 NB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Cecil Township · Structure no. 000000000070078

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
448 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,912
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 NB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 NB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 28,912 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,317 by 2043. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79 NB
CrossesPa Turnpike I-576 Ramp
LocationCecil Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31953, -80.14696
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,912 (2024)
Projected traffic49,317 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 NB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 NB 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 NB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp carry?

About 28,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 NB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 NB over Pa Turnpike I-576 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.