US Bridges

SR 0070 over Township Road 532

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000034457

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over Township Road 532 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0070 over Township Road 532 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 16,990 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,623 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0070
CrossesTownship Road 532
LocationNorth Franklin Township
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.15, -80.295
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,990 (2024)
Projected traffic16,623 by 2032
Trucks28%
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 Township Road 532 built?

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

What condition is SR 0070 over Township Road 532 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 Township Road 532 carry?

About 16,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over Township Road 532?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over Township Road 532?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.