US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 0231

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Claysville Borough · Structure no. 000000000034445

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,971
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over SR 0231 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0070 over SR 0231 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 15,971 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,158 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesSR 0231
LocationClaysville Borough
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11463, -80.41441
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,971 (2024)
Projected traffic18,158 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over SR 0231 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 0070 over SR 0231 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 SR 0231 carry?

About 15,971 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over SR 0231?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 0231?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.