US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 8016

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · South Strabane Township · Structure no. 000000000034483

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over SR 8016 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0070 over SR 8016 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,710 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,510 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesSR 8016
LocationSouth Strabane Township
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18872, -80.24623
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,710 (2024)
Projected traffic37,510 by 2032
Trucks14%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over SR 8016 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 0070 over SR 8016 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0070 over SR 8016 carry?

About 12,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over SR 8016?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 8016?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.