US Bridges

SR 3017 over SR 0070

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Rostraver Township · Structure no. 000000000036565

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,132
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 over SR 0070 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3017 over SR 0070 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3017
CrossesSR 0070
LocationRostraver Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14865, -79.80462
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,132 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 over SR 0070 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3017 over SR 0070 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3017 over SR 0070 carry?

About 1,132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 over SR 0070?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 over SR 0070?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.