US Bridges

SR 2219-US 219 TR over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East Ridgway · Structure no. 000000000015731

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2219-US 219 TR over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2219-US 219 TR over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 81% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2219-US 219 TR
CrossesBuffalo & Pittsburgh RR
Location1 MI East Ridgway
RouteU.S. Route 219T
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.43151, -78.71314
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2023)
Projected traffic665 by 2044
Trucks81%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 2219-US 219 TR over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2219-US 219 TR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2219-US 219 TR over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 81% are trucks.

How long is SR 2219-US 219 TR over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2219-US 219 TR over Buffalo & Pittsburgh RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.