US Bridges

T524 Sechlar Road over US 219

Poor

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.6 Mile North of TR 281 · Structure no. 000000000031397

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T524 Sechlar Road over US 219 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T524 Sechlar Road over US 219 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,084 by 2032. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT524 Sechlar Road
CrossesUS 219
Location1.6 Mile North of TR 281
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04667, -76.06
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2024)
Projected traffic2,084 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T524 Sechlar Road over US 219 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is T524 Sechlar Road over US 219 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does T524 Sechlar Road over US 219 carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T524 Sechlar Road over US 219?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns T524 Sechlar Road over US 219?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.