SR 0070 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek
FairWashington County, Pennsylvania · Donegal Township · Structure no. 000000000034437
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,912
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0070 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0070 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 14,912 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,158 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0070 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SR 0070 over Dutch Fork Buffalo 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0070 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek carry?
About 14,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is SR 0070 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0070 over Dutch Fork Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.