US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Burnside Boro · Structure no. 000000000011380

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 219-US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
LocationBurnside Boro
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81587, -78.78652
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2024)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 219-US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River 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 W Br Susquehanna River carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 219-US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.