US 219 over Piney Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Boynton · Structure no. 000000000031374
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,865
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 219 over Piney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 219 over Piney Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 102 years old, older 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 4,865 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,093 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 219 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is US 219 over Piney 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 219 over Piney Creek carry?
About 4,865 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 219 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 219 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.