US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Kinzua Creek

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Tally Ho · Structure no. 000000000025323

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,978
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Kinzua Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 219-US 219 over Kinzua Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,978 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,399 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesKinzua Creek
LocationTally Ho
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.76639, -78.71858
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,978 (2024)
Projected traffic6,399 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 219-US 219 over Kinzua Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over Kinzua 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 July 2024.

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

About 3,978 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Kinzua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.