US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 0040

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000034461

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,617
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over SR 0040 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0070 over SR 0040 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 23,617 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,685 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesSR 0040
LocationNorth Franklin Township
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16214, -80.27791
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,617 (2024)
Projected traffic16,685 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$434,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over SR 0040 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 0070 over SR 0040 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 0040 carry?

About 23,617 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over SR 0040?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 0040?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.