US Bridges

US 219 Nbl over T685 Miller Road

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 Mile South of TR 30 · Structure no. 000000000031404

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Nbl over T685 Miller Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 Nbl over T685 Miller Road 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 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,283 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 219 Nbl
CrossesT685 Miller Road
Location1.8 Mile South of TR 30
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.11319, -79.01874
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,120 (2024)
Projected traffic5,283 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Nbl over T685 Miller Road built?

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

What condition is US 219 Nbl over T685 Miller Road 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 Nbl over T685 Miller Road carry?

About 5,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Nbl over T685 Miller Road?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Nbl over T685 Miller Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.