US Bridges

SR 2219-US 219 TR over SR 120-PA 120 Elk Creek

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of Ridgway · Structure no. 000000000015733

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
389 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2219-US 219 TR over SR 120-PA 120 Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2219-US 219 TR over SR 120-PA 120 Elk Creek 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 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 81% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2044. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2219-US 219 TR
CrossesSR 120-PA 120 Elk Creek
Location1 Mile East of Ridgway
RouteU.S. Route 219T
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.43281, -78.71325
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2219-US 219 TR over SR 120-PA 120 Elk Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2219-US 219 TR over SR 120-PA 120 Elk 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2219-US 219 TR over SR 120-PA 120 Elk Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 2219-US 219 TR over SR 120-PA 120 Elk Creek?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2219-US 219 TR over SR 120-PA 120 Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.