US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Tunungwant Creek

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Bradford · Structure no. 000000000025354

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Tunungwant Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 219-US 219 over Tunungwant Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,071 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,321 by 2043. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesTunungwant Creek
LocationBradford
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.97847, -78.62547
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,071 (2024)
Projected traffic9,321 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 219-US 219 over Tunungwant Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over Tunungwant 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 October 2023.

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

About 7,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Tunungwant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.