US Bridges

SR 0070 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI E from SR 0201 · Structure no. 000000000052455

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,615
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0070 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,615 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,554 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0070
CrossesWheeling & Lake Erie R/R
Location1.0 MI E from SR 0201
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14103, -79.82282
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,615 (2023)
Projected traffic41,554 by 2036
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0070 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0070 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R carry?

About 24,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.