US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 0018 & City Streets

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · City of Washington · Structure no. 000000000034474

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
700 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
24,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over SR 0018 & City Streets is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0070 over SR 0018 & City Streets in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 24,520 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,685 by 2032. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 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 0018 & City Streets
LocationCity of Washington
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18152, -80.26351
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,520 (2024)
Projected traffic16,685 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$4.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over SR 0018 & City Streets built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0070 over SR 0018 & City Streets 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 0018 & City Streets carry?

About 24,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over SR 0018 & City Streets?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 0018 & City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.