Ferncliff Drive over SR 0070
FairWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · North Belle Vernon Boro. · Structure no. 000000000036034
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferncliff Drive over SR 0070 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ferncliff Drive over SR 0070 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 67 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferncliff Drive over SR 0070 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Ferncliff Drive 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ferncliff Drive over SR 0070 carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ferncliff Drive over SR 0070?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ferncliff Drive over SR 0070?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.