US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over Rails to Trails

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile South of TR 422 · Structure no. 000000000008477

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,692
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over Rails to Trails is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 Sbl over Rails to Trails in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesRails to Trails
Location0.5 Mile South of TR 422
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.48336, -78.75381
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,692 (2024)
Projected traffic5,378 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$788,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over Rails to Trails built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 219 Sbl over Rails to Trails 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 Sbl over Rails to Trails carry?

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

How long is US 219 Sbl over Rails to Trails?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over Rails to Trails?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.