US Bridges

US 219 over Pa 756 (elton Road)

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 756 · Structure no. 000000000008446

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,839
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Pa 756 (elton Road) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over Pa 756 (elton Road) in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 25,839 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,620 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesPa 756 (elton Road)
LocationOver TR 756
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28019, -78.848
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,839 (2023)
Projected traffic37,620 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 756 (elton Road) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 219 over Pa 756 (elton Road) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 over Pa 756 (elton Road) carry?

About 25,839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Pa 756 (elton Road)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Pa 756 (elton Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.