US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Elk Creek

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · Ridgway Boro · Structure no. 000000000015552

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,781
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 219-US 219 over Elk Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 113 years old, older 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 5,781 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,479 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesElk Creek
LocationRidgway Boro
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates41.42486, -78.73141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,781 (2024)
Projected traffic9,479 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$624,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 219-US 219 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over Elk Creek 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 2022.

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

About 5,781 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 219-US 219 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.