US Bridges

SR 3011 over SR 0070

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Buffalo Township · Structure no. 000000000035053

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
851
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3011 over SR 0070 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3011 over SR 0070 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 851 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,646 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3011
CrossesSR 0070
LocationBuffalo Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14373, -80.31043
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2023)
Projected traffic1,646 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$585,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3011 over SR 0070 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3011 over SR 0070 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3011 over SR 0070 carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3011 over SR 0070?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3011 over SR 0070?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.