US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 3017 & Br. Dutch Fork

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Donegal Township · Structure no. 000000000034446

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,621
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over SR 3017 & Br. Dutch Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0070 over SR 3017 & Br. Dutch Fork 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 15,621 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,372 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesSR 3017 & Br. Dutch Fork
LocationDonegal Township
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11832, -80.40626
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,621 (2024)
Projected traffic18,372 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$551,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over SR 3017 & Br. Dutch Fork 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 3017 & Br. Dutch Fork 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 3017 & Br. Dutch Fork carry?

About 15,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over SR 3017 & Br. Dutch Fork?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 3017 & Br. Dutch Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.