US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 0221

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Buffalo Township · Structure no. 000000000034453

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,621
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over SR 0221 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0070 over SR 0221 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesSR 0221
LocationBuffalo Township
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12998, -80.336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,621 (2024)
Projected traffic18,372 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$437,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over SR 0221 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 0070 over SR 0221 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 0221 carry?

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

How long is SR 0070 over SR 0221?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 0221?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.