US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Foster Brook

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N Bradford · Structure no. 000000000025357

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,413
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Foster Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 219-US 219 over Foster Brook 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 3,413 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,707 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesFoster Brook
Location1 MI N Bradford
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.98308, -78.62437
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,413 (2024)
Projected traffic4,707 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$597,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 219-US 219 over Foster Brook built?

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

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over Foster Brook 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 Foster Brook carry?

About 3,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 219-US 219 over Foster Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Foster Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.