US Bridges

SR 1019 over Swartz Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.N.Of Ashville · Structure no. 000000000008565

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1019 over Swartz Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1019 over Swartz Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1019
CrossesSwartz Run
Location1.5 Mi.N.Of Ashville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.57116, -78.55941
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2024)
Projected traffic567 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1019 over Swartz Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1019 over Swartz Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1019 over Swartz Run carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1019 over Swartz Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 1019 over Swartz Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.