SR 0070 over CSXT R/R Twp RD Yough
FairWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Smithton Hi-Level Bridge · Structure no. 000000000036053
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,355 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,883
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0070 over CSXT R/R Twp RD Yough is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying SR 0070 over CSXT R/R Twp RD Yough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 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 5 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 30,883 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,194 by 2032. The structure is 1,355 ft (413 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0070 over CSXT R/R Twp RD Yough built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is SR 0070 over CSXT R/R Twp RD Yough 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0070 over CSXT R/R Twp RD Yough carry?
About 30,883 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is SR 0070 over CSXT R/R Twp RD Yough?
The structure is 1,355 ft (413 m) long with a longest span of 288 ft (87.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0070 over CSXT R/R Twp RD Yough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.