US Bridges

US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Garmantown (north End) · Structure no. 000000000047686

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 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 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,666 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 219
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
LocationGarmantown (north End)
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.68514, -78.80769
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 April 2023.

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 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.