US Bridges

Township Road 505 over SR 0070

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000034458

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 505 over SR 0070 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 505 over SR 0070 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 634 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 505
CrossesSR 0070
LocationNorth Franklin Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15348, -80.28735
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2024)
Projected traffic726 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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$434,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 505 over SR 0070 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Township Road 505 over SR 0070 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road 505 over SR 0070 carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 505 over SR 0070?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 505 over SR 0070?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.