US Bridges

US 219 over Little Conemaugh River

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile North of TR 53 · Structure no. 000000000008462

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
380 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Little Conemaugh River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over Little Conemaugh River 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 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 12,978 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,843 by 2032. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesLittle Conemaugh River
Location0.4 Mile North of TR 53
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37366, -78.76975
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,978 (2023)
Projected traffic17,843 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$8.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Little Conemaugh River built?

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

What condition is US 219 over Little Conemaugh River 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 219 over Little Conemaugh River carry?

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

How long is US 219 over Little Conemaugh River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Little Conemaugh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.