US Bridges

US 219 over Walnut Run

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mile North of TR 271 · Structure no. 000000000008489

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,561
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Walnut Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over Walnut Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 125 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 5 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 6,561 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,058 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesWalnut Run
Location1.2 Mile North of TR 271
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66139, -78.78162
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,561 (2023)
Projected traffic6,058 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$658,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Walnut Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 219 over Walnut Run 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 over Walnut Run carry?

About 6,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Walnut Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Walnut Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.