US Bridges

Township Road 472 over SR 0070

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Buffalo Township · Structure no. 000000000034448

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 472 over SR 0070 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 472 over SR 0070 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2032. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 472
CrossesSR 0070
LocationBuffalo Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12501, -80.37293
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2024)
Projected traffic109 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Township Road 472 over SR 0070 built?

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

What condition is Township Road 472 over SR 0070 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 Township Road 472 over SR 0070 carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 472 over SR 0070?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 472 over SR 0070?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.