US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over Pa 281

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 281 · Structure no. 000000000031395

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over Pa 281 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 Sbl over Pa 281 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 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 6,305 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,301 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesPa 281
LocationOver TR 281
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02773, -79.04812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,305 (2024)
Projected traffic5,301 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over Pa 281 built?

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

What condition is US 219 Sbl over Pa 281 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 Sbl over Pa 281 carry?

About 6,305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Sbl over Pa 281?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over Pa 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.