US Bridges

I-70 Ebl over Little Tonoloway Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Mile West of TR 522 · Structure no. 000000000017808

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Ebl over Little Tonoloway Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Ebl over Little Tonoloway Creek 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70 Ebl
CrossesLittle Tonoloway Creek
Location0.6 Mile West of TR 522
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.76252, -78.19694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 Ebl over Little Tonoloway Creek 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 Little Tonoloway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 Ebl over Little Tonoloway Creek carry?

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

How long is I-70 Ebl over Little Tonoloway Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Ebl over Little Tonoloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.