US Bridges

I-70 Wbl over Pa 915 & L. Brush Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 915 at Exit 151 · Structure no. 000000000017784

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,649
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Wbl over Pa 915 & L. Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Wbl over Pa 915 & L. Brush Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 years old, older 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 6,649 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,204 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 Wbl
CrossesPa 915 & L. Brush Creek
LocationOver TR 915 at Exit 151
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94905, -78.23113
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,649 (2023)
Projected traffic6,204 by 2032
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 Wbl over Pa 915 & L. Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-70 Wbl over Pa 915 & L. Brush Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 Wbl over Pa 915 & L. Brush Creek carry?

About 6,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-70 Wbl over Pa 915 & L. Brush Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Wbl over Pa 915 & L. Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.