US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Patchin Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Patchinville · Structure no. 000000000011376

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,073
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Patchin Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 219-US 219 over Patchin Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 72 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 6 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 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,779 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesPatchin Run
LocationPatchinville
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77954, -78.77699
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2024)
Projected traffic1,779 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 219-US 219 over Patchin Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over Patchin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 219-US 219 over Patchin Run carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 219-US 219 over Patchin Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Patchin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.