US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over US 22

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over US 22 · Structure no. 000000000008470

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,692
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over US 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 Sbl over US 22 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 59 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 5,692 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,378 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesUS 22
LocationOver US 22
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46385, -78.76425
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,692 (2024)
Projected traffic5,378 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sbl over US 22 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 219 Sbl over US 22 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 Sbl over US 22 carry?

About 5,692 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Sbl over US 22?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.