US Bridges

US 219 over Emeigh Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Emeigh · Structure no. 000000000046722

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Emeigh Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 219 over Emeigh Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,666 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 219
CrossesEmeigh Run
LocationEmeigh
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.69909, -78.80291
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2023)
Projected traffic3,666 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Emeigh Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over Emeigh 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 over Emeigh Run carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Emeigh Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Emeigh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.