US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Salem · Structure no. 000000000011414

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,179
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 219-US 219 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 3,179 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,857 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesBuffalo & Pittsburgh RR
LocationSalem
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.0783, -78.7563
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,179 (2024)
Projected traffic3,857 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 219-US 219 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR 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 Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR carry?

About 3,179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 219-US 219 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.