US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 0040

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000034463

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,996
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 22,996 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,320 by 2032. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 50 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
Coordinates40.16204, -80.27827
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 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 length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,996 (2024)
Projected traffic16,320 by 2032
Trucks29%
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$805,000
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 22,996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over SR 0040?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 0040?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.