US Bridges

US 219 & Ramp 8001 over Kimberly Run

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Berlin-Somerset Interchng · Structure no. 000000000031390

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,884
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 & Ramp 8001 over Kimberly Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 219 & Ramp 8001 over Kimberly Run 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,884 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,633 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 219 & Ramp 8001
CrossesKimberly Run
LocationBerlin-Somerset Interchng
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates39.98325, -79.04176
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,884 (2024)
Projected traffic5,633 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$497,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 & Ramp 8001 over Kimberly Run built?

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

What condition is US 219 & Ramp 8001 over Kimberly Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 & Ramp 8001 over Kimberly Run carry?

About 6,884 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 219 & Ramp 8001 over Kimberly Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns US 219 & Ramp 8001 over Kimberly Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.