US Bridges

US 219 over S Fork L Cone River & RR

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile North of TR 869 · Structure no. 000000000008458

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
494 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,267
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over S Fork L Cone River & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over S Fork L Cone River & RR in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 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 15,267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,975 by 2032. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 219
CrossesS Fork L Cone River & RR
Location0.4 Mile North of TR 869
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.34933, -78.77637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length494 ft (150.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,267 (2023)
Projected traffic19,975 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over S Fork L Cone River & RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 219 over S Fork L Cone River & RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 over S Fork L Cone River & RR carry?

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

How long is US 219 over S Fork L Cone River & RR?

The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over S Fork L Cone River & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.