US Bridges

I-70 Ebl over Mckees Run

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Amaranth Exit 163 · Structure no. 000000000017799

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Ebl over Mckees Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Ebl over Mckees Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 6,456 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,605 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 Ebl
CrossesMckees Run
LocationAmaranth Exit 163
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.79877, -78.24624
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,456 (2024)
Projected traffic11,605 by 2032
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 Ebl over Mckees Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-70 Ebl over Mckees Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 Ebl over Mckees Run carry?

About 6,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-70 Ebl over Mckees Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Ebl over Mckees Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.