US Bridges

US 219 over T316 Palestine Road

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile South of TR 869 · Structure no. 000000000008455

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over T316 Palestine Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 over T316 Palestine Road in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesT316 Palestine Road
Location0.4 Mile South of TR 869
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33858, -78.7843
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over T316 Palestine Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 219 over T316 Palestine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 over T316 Palestine Road carry?

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

How long is US 219 over T316 Palestine Road?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over T316 Palestine Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.