US Bridges

US 219 over Sandy Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mile South of TR 869 · Structure no. 000000000008454

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Sandy Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 219 over Sandy Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,270 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesSandy Run
Location0.7 Mile South of TR 869
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33664, -78.78846
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,250 (2024)
Projected traffic24,270 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$785,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over Sandy Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 over Sandy Run carry?

About 18,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Sandy Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns US 219 over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.