US Bridges

SR 0070 over Catfish Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Canton Township · Structure no. 000000000034471

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over Catfish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0070 over Catfish Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 49,280 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,005 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesCatfish Creek
LocationCanton Township
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17816, -80.26687
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,280 (2024)
Projected traffic33,005 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$523,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over Catfish Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0070 over Catfish Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0070 over Catfish Creek carry?

About 49,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns SR 0070 over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.