US Bridges

US 219 over Pa 869 & SR 3048

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over Pa 869 · Structure no. 000000000008457

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,267
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Pa 869 & SR 3048 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over Pa 869 & SR 3048 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 5 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 15,267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,975 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesPa 869 & SR 3048
LocationOver Pa 869
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34435, -78.78053
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,267 (2023)
Projected traffic19,975 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Pa 869 & SR 3048 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 219 over Pa 869 & SR 3048 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 869 & SR 3048 carry?

About 15,267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Pa 869 & SR 3048?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Pa 869 & SR 3048?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.