US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 0070

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Interchange 43 & 70 · Structure no. 000000000035238

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,051
1995 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 0070 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 0070 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,051 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,151 by 2030. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)
CrossesSR 0070
LocationInterchange 43 & 70
RouteState Highway 43
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11, -79.925
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,051 (1995)
Projected traffic6,151 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 0070 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 0070 carry?

About 4,051 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 0070?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 0070?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.