US Bridges

I-70 Wbl over Indian Grave Run

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile West of Pa 731 · Structure no. 000000000017800

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,085
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Wbl over Indian Grave Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-70 Wbl over Indian Grave Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 6,085 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,122 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70 Wbl
CrossesIndian Grave Run
Location0.2 Mile West of Pa 731
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.79953, -78.24985
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,085 (2023)
Projected traffic12,122 by 2032
Trucks44%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 Wbl over Indian Grave Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-70 Wbl over Indian Grave Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 Wbl over Indian Grave Run carry?

About 6,085 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-70 Wbl over Indian Grave Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Wbl over Indian Grave Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.