US Bridges

SR 0201 over SR 0070

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Rostraver Township · Structure no. 000000000036140

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,913
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0201 over SR 0070 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 0201 over SR 0070 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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 15,913 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0201
CrossesSR 0070
LocationRostraver Township
RouteState Highway 201
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14018, -79.84216
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,913 (2024)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0201 over SR 0070 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 0201 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 SR 0201 over SR 0070 carry?

About 15,913 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0201 over SR 0070?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0201 over SR 0070?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.