US Bridges

US 219 over Pa 56 & SR 3016

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over Pa 56 East · Structure no. 000000000008444

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,347
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Pa 56 & SR 3016 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 over Pa 56 & SR 3016 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 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 6 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 20,347 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,860 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 219
CrossesPa 56 & SR 3016
LocationOver Pa 56 East
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.27336, -78.85906
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,347 (2024)
Projected traffic19,860 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Pa 56 & SR 3016 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 219 over Pa 56 & SR 3016 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 over Pa 56 & SR 3016 carry?

About 20,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Pa 56 & SR 3016?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Pa 56 & SR 3016?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.