US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 0019

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · South Strabane Township · Structure no. 000000000034489

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,403
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over SR 0019 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0070 over SR 0019 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,403 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,356 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesSR 0019
LocationSouth Strabane Township
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18384, -80.22739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,403 (2024)
Projected traffic17,356 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over SR 0019 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 0070 over SR 0019 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0070 over SR 0019 carry?

About 20,403 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over SR 0019?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 0019?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.