US Bridges

T626 Critchfield R over US 219

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 3.6 Mile North of TR 281 · Structure no. 000000000031400

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T626 Critchfield R over US 219 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T626 Critchfield R over US 219 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 years old, older 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesT626 Critchfield R
CrossesUS 219
Location3.6 Mile North of TR 281
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.0756, -79.05109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T626 Critchfield R over US 219 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is T626 Critchfield R over US 219 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T626 Critchfield R over US 219 carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is T626 Critchfield R over US 219?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T626 Critchfield R over US 219?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.