US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Sandy Lick Creek

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · City of Dubois · Structure no. 000000000011422

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,655
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Sandy Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 219-US 219 over Sandy Lick Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 12,655 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,193 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesSandy Lick Creek
LocationCity of Dubois
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1201, -78.75954
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,655 (2023)
Projected traffic26,193 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$882,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 219-US 219 over Sandy Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over Sandy Lick 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 Sandy Lick Creek carry?

About 12,655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 219-US 219 over Sandy Lick Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Sandy Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.