US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Little Anderson Creek

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Chestnut Grove · Structure no. 000000000011413

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,732
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Little Anderson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 219-US 219 over Little Anderson Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,234 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesLittle Anderson Creek
LocationChestnut Grove
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates41.02679, -78.67102
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2024)
Projected traffic3,234 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$623,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 219-US 219 over Little Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over Little Anderson Creek 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 May 2023.

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

About 2,732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 219-US 219 over Little Anderson Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Little Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.