US Bridges

Pa 31 over US 219

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .8 Mi.E.Of Somerset · Structure no. 000000000031341

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 31 over US 219 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 31 over US 219 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 52 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 6 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 5,069 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,564 by 2032. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 31
CrossesUS 219
Location.8 Mi.E.Of Somerset
RouteState Highway 31
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00199, -79.03606
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,069 (2024)
Projected traffic6,564 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$5.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 31 over US 219 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pa 31 over US 219 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 31 over US 219 carry?

About 5,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 31 over US 219?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 31 over US 219?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.