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SR 219-US 219 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR

Good

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Dubois · Structure no. 000000000042031

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
468 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,757
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 219-US 219 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,757 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,450 by 2043. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 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
LocationDubois
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1122, -78.76915
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length468 ft (142.6 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,757 (2024)
Projected traffic15,450 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 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 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 219-US 219 over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR carry?

About 10,757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.