US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 4051 & Alghy Val R/R

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Canton Township · Structure no. 000000000034467

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
569 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,617
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over SR 4051 & Alghy Val R/R is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 0070 over SR 4051 & Alghy Val R/R 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 6 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 569 ft (173.4 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 4051 & Alghy Val R/R
LocationCanton Township
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17082, -80.27305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length569 ft (173.4 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 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 and railroad
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over SR 4051 & Alghy Val R/R 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 4051 & Alghy Val R/R 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 4051 & Alghy Val R/R carry?

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

How long is SR 0070 over SR 4051 & Alghy Val R/R?

The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 4051 & Alghy Val R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.