US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Cush Creek

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Cush Creek · Structure no. 000000000011382

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Cush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 219-US 219 over Cush Creek 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 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,643 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesCush Creek
LocationCush Creek
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.83102, -78.79098
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2024)
Projected traffic1,643 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Cush Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over Cush Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 219-US 219 over Cush Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 219-US 219 over Cush Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Cush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.