US Bridges

SR 0070 over Speers Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · North Belle Vernon Boro. · Structure no. 000000000036032

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over Speers Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0070 over Speers Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 76 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 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 32,628 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,239 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesSpeers Run
LocationNorth Belle Vernon Boro.
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13184, -79.87134
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,628 (2024)
Projected traffic46,239 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over Speers Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 0070 over Speers Run 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0070 over Speers Run carry?

About 32,628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over Speers Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 0070 over Speers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.