US Bridges

US 219 over PA53 SR3024 & Norfolk S.

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 53 · Structure no. 000000000008461

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
465 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over PA53 SR3024 & Norfolk S. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over PA53 SR3024 & Norfolk S. in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 12,978 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,843 by 2032. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesPA53 SR3024 & Norfolk S.
LocationOver TR 53
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37014, -78.77093
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,978 (2023)
Projected traffic17,843 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 PA53 SR3024 & Norfolk S. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 219 over PA53 SR3024 & Norfolk S. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 over PA53 SR3024 & Norfolk S. carry?

About 12,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over PA53 SR3024 & Norfolk S.?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over PA53 SR3024 & Norfolk S.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.