US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 1009

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · South Strabane Township · Structure no. 000000000034482

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,659
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over SR 1009 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0070 over SR 1009 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 23,659 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,310 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesSR 1009
LocationSouth Strabane Township
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18792, -80.2414
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,659 (2024)
Projected traffic36,310 by 2032
Trucks23%
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$595,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over SR 1009 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 0070 over SR 1009 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 1009 carry?

About 23,659 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over SR 1009?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 1009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.