US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over CSX Railroad

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile North of TR 281 · Structure no. 000000000031396

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 Sbl over CSX Railroad 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 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.2 Mile North of TR 281
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0302, -79.05049
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,305 (2024)
Projected traffic5,301 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 Sbl over CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is US 219 Sbl over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.