US Bridges

I-70 Wbl over Mckees Run

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Amaranth Exit · Structure no. 000000000017801

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,085
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Wbl over Mckees Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Wbl 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 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 Wbl
CrossesMckees Run
LocationAmaranth Exit
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.79892, -78.24604
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating39 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 width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 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 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 Wbl over Mckees 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 December 2023.

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

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

How long is I-70 Wbl 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 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Wbl over Mckees Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.