US Bridges

SR 2019 over Licking Creek

Poor

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mile South of Pa 103 · Structure no. 000000000018834

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2019 over Licking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2019 over Licking Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 334 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 2019
CrossesLicking Creek
Location0.1 Mile South of Pa 103
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.35839, -77.81759
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2024)
Projected traffic301 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2019 over Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 2019 over Licking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2019 over Licking Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 2019 over Licking Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2019 over Licking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.