US Bridges

SR 0819 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Dunbar Township · Structure no. 000000000016692

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
704 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,856
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0819 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0819 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 56 years old, older 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 2,856 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,818 by 2032. The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0819
CrossesYoughiogheny Riv/Bike TR
LocationDunbar Township
RouteState Highway 819
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04558, -79.66049
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length704 ft (214.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,856 (2024)
Projected traffic3,818 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0819 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 0819 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0819 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR carry?

About 2,856 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0819 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR?

The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0819 over Youghiogheny Riv/Bike TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.