US Bridges

SR 0070 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Donegal Township · Structure no. 000000000034424

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,215
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0070 over Abandoned Railroad in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 64 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 5 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 14,215 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,372 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationDonegal Township
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10856, -80.49188
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,215 (2024)
Projected traffic18,372 by 2032
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$183,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 0070 over Abandoned Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0070 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 14,215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.