US Bridges

SR 0070 over 0088 0906 2 R/R Mon

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Belle Vernon Bridge · Structure no. 000000000034533

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,066 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,141
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over 0088 0906 2 R/R Mon is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying SR 0070 over 0088 0906 2 R/R Mon in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 74 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 58,141 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,812 by 2032. The structure is 2,066 ft (629.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 0070
Crosses0088 0906 2 R/R Mon
LocationBelle Vernon Bridge
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.12608, -79.87855
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,066 ft (629.7 m)
Longest span450 ft (137.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,141 (2024)
Projected traffic49,812 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$24.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over 0088 0906 2 R/R Mon built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 0070 over 0088 0906 2 R/R Mon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0070 over 0088 0906 2 R/R Mon carry?

About 58,141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over 0088 0906 2 R/R Mon?

The structure is 2,066 ft (629.7 m) long with a longest span of 450 ft (137.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over 0088 0906 2 R/R Mon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.