US Bridges

SR 0070 over SR 3037

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Sewickley Township · Structure no. 000000000068472

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,467
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0070 over SR 3037 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0070 over SR 3037 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 30,467 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,414 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0070
CrossesSR 3037
LocationSewickley Township
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates40.21164, -79.66611
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,467 (2024)
Projected traffic49,414 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0070 over SR 3037 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0070 over SR 3037 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0070 over SR 3037 carry?

About 30,467 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 0070 over SR 3037?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0070 over SR 3037?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.