US Bridges

SR 0070 WB over SR 0481

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI E from SR 0481 · Structure no. 000000000054221

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,707
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 WB over SR 0481 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0070 WB over SR 0481 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,707 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,660 by 2036. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesSR 0070 WB
CrossesSR 0481
Location0.2 MI E from SR 0481
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.12511, -79.95793
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,707 (2024)
Projected traffic14,660 by 2036
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over SR 0481 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0070 WB over SR 0481 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0070 WB over SR 0481 carry?

About 13,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 WB over SR 0481?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 WB over SR 0481?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.