US Bridges

SR 0070 over Allegheny Valley R/R

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI W from SR 0079 · Structure no. 000000000048608

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,352
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over Allegheny Valley R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0070 over Allegheny Valley R/R in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 26,352 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,200 by 2036. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0070
CrossesAllegheny Valley R/R
Location0.7 MI W from SR 0079
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.16682, -80.20279
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,352 (2024)
Projected traffic36,200 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over Allegheny Valley R/R built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0070 over Allegheny Valley R/R 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0070 over Allegheny Valley R/R carry?

About 26,352 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over Allegheny Valley R/R?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over Allegheny Valley R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.