US Bridges

SR 19 Perry HWY over Over NS Railroad

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Union Township · Structure no. 000000000012943

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,723
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 Perry HWY over Over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 19 Perry HWY over Over NS Railroad in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,723 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,159 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19 Perry HWY
CrossesOver NS Railroad
LocationUnion Township
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.57772, -80.19271
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,723 (2023)
Projected traffic4,159 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$71,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 Perry HWY over Over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 Perry HWY over Over NS Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 Perry HWY over Over NS Railroad carry?

About 2,723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 Perry HWY over Over NS Railroad?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 Perry HWY over Over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.