US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over US 422

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 422 · Structure no. 000000000008479

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,187
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over US 422 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 Sbl over US 422 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 35 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 2,187 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,952 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesUS 422
LocationOver TR 422
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48967, -78.74871
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,187 (2023)
Projected traffic2,952 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 422 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 219 Sbl over US 422 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 US 422 carry?

About 2,187 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Sbl over US 422?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over US 422?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.