US Bridges

SR 0070 over Chartiers Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000034509

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over Chartiers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0070 over Chartiers Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 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 32,380 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,129 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 0070
CrossesChartiers Creek
LocationFranklin Township
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.15624, -80.13375
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,380 (2024)
Projected traffic32,129 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over Chartiers Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 0070 over Chartiers Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0070 over Chartiers Creek carry?

About 32,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over Chartiers Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns SR 0070 over Chartiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.