US Bridges

SR 0070 over Twp RD 957 (ohio Ave)

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Canton Township · Structure no. 000000000034473

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over Twp RD 957 (ohio Ave) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0070 over Twp RD 957 (ohio Ave) 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 24,760 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,320 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0070
CrossesTwp RD 957 (ohio Ave)
LocationCanton Township
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.17987, -80.26572
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,760 (2024)
Projected traffic16,320 by 2032
Trucks22%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over Twp RD 957 (ohio Ave) built?

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

What condition is SR 0070 over Twp RD 957 (ohio Ave) 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 Twp RD 957 (ohio Ave) carry?

About 24,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over Twp RD 957 (ohio Ave)?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over Twp RD 957 (ohio Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.