US Bridges

US 219 over TR W Br Susquehanna Riv.

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.6 Mile South of Pa 271 · Structure no. 000000000008488

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over TR W Br Susquehanna Riv. is a concrete tee beam carrying US 219 over TR W Br Susquehanna Riv. in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 77 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,587 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 219
CrossesTR W Br Susquehanna Riv.
Location1.6 Mile South of Pa 271
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.6395, -78.75101
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2023)
Projected traffic5,587 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over TR W Br Susquehanna Riv. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 219 over TR W Br Susquehanna Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 over TR W Br Susquehanna Riv. carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over TR W Br Susquehanna Riv.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over TR W Br Susquehanna Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.