US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 0019

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · South Strabane Township · Structure no. 000000000034491

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
26,352
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 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 26,352 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,822 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 52 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
Coordinates40.18397, -80.22723
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,352 (2024)
Projected traffic17,822 by 2032
Trucks25%
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 26,352 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% 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 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 0019?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.