US Bridges

SR 219-US 219 over Buff & Pitt Rr/Private

Fair

McKean County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N Bradford · Structure no. 000000000025359

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,658
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219-US 219 over Buff & Pitt Rr/Private is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 219-US 219 over Buff & Pitt Rr/Private in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 3,658 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,614 by 2044. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 219-US 219
CrossesBuff & Pitt Rr/Private
Location2 MI N Bradford
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99857, -78.619
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,658 (2024)
Projected traffic4,614 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 219-US 219 over Buff & Pitt Rr/Private built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 219-US 219 over Buff & Pitt Rr/Private 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 219-US 219 over Buff & Pitt Rr/Private carry?

About 3,658 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 219-US 219 over Buff & Pitt Rr/Private?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219-US 219 over Buff & Pitt Rr/Private?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.