US Bridges

SR 0070 over Br Dutch Fork Buffalo Ck

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Donegal Township · Structure no. 000000000034429

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,215
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over Br Dutch Fork Buffalo Ck is a concrete slab carrying SR 0070 over Br Dutch Fork Buffalo Ck in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 14,215 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,372 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSR 0070
CrossesBr Dutch Fork Buffalo Ck
LocationDonegal Township
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.11939, -80.47596
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over Br Dutch Fork Buffalo Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 0070 over Br Dutch Fork Buffalo Ck 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 Br Dutch Fork Buffalo Ck carry?

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

How long is SR 0070 over Br Dutch Fork Buffalo Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over Br Dutch Fork Buffalo Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.