SR 0070 over SR 3009 & Buffalo Creek
FairWashington County, Pennsylvania · Buffalo Township · Structure no. 000000000034449
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 414 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,621
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0070 over SR 3009 & Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0070 over SR 3009 & Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 15,621 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,372 by 2032. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0070 over SR 3009 & Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 0070 over SR 3009 & 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 SR 3009 & Buffalo Creek carry?
About 15,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SR 0070 over SR 3009 & Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0070 over SR 3009 & Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.