US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Kratzer Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Grampian · Structure no. 000000000011408

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,084
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Kratzer Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 219-US 219 over Kratzer Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 99 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 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 2,084 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,452 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesKratzer Run
LocationGrampian
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94778, -78.61669
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,084 (2024)
Projected traffic3,452 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

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

About 2,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Kratzer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.