US Bridges

SR 0070 over South Branch Maple Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Twilight Borough · Structure no. 000000000034530

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over South Branch Maple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0070 over South Branch Maple Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 27,765 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,877 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesSouth Branch Maple Creek
LocationTwilight Borough
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11624, -79.88801
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,765 (2024)
Projected traffic24,877 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over South Branch Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0070 over South Branch Maple Creek 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 South Branch Maple Creek carry?

About 27,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over South Branch Maple Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 0070 over South Branch Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.