US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Bear Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Mcgees Mills · Structure no. 000000000011389

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Bear Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 219-US 219 over Bear Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 104 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 2,317 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,848 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesBear Run
LocationMcgees Mills
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88179, -78.76269
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,317 (2024)
Projected traffic3,848 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$825,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over Bear 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 Bear Run carry?

About 2,317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Bear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.