US Bridges

US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 2.22 Mile S. from Pa 240 · Structure no. 000000000047666

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,463 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 219
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
Location2.22 Mile S. from Pa 240
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.67867, -78.80686
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2023)
Projected traffic2,463 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

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

How long is US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.