US Bridges

SR 2047(0510&0511) over US 219 (0520 & 0521)

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Berlin-Somerset Interchng · Structure no. 000000000031389

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,898
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2047(0510&0511) over US 219 (0520 & 0521) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2047(0510&0511) over US 219 (0520 & 0521) 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 3,898 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,374 by 2032. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 2047(0510&0511)
CrossesUS 219 (0520 & 0521)
LocationBerlin-Somerset Interchng
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98308, -79.04146
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,898 (2023)
Projected traffic11,374 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$8.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2047(0510&0511) over US 219 (0520 & 0521) built?

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

What condition is SR 2047(0510&0511) over US 219 (0520 & 0521) 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 SR 2047(0510&0511) over US 219 (0520 & 0521) carry?

About 3,898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2047(0510&0511) over US 219 (0520 & 0521)?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2047(0510&0511) over US 219 (0520 & 0521)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.