US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over T893 Milow-Kimmer Road

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 3.0 Mile South of TR 30 · Structure no. 000000000031403

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,297
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over T893 Milow-Kimmer Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 Sbl over T893 Milow-Kimmer Road in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,297 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,729 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesT893 Milow-Kimmer Road
Location3.0 Mile South of TR 30
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.09873, -79.03123
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,297 (2024)
Projected traffic5,729 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over T893 Milow-Kimmer Road built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 Sbl over T893 Milow-Kimmer Road 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 Sbl over T893 Milow-Kimmer Road carry?

About 5,297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Sbl over T893 Milow-Kimmer Road?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over T893 Milow-Kimmer Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.