US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over US 30

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Over US 30 · Structure no. 000000000031408

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over US 30 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 Sbl over US 30 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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 6 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 6,740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,729 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesUS 30
LocationOver US 30
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13866, -79.01185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,740 (2024)
Projected traffic5,729 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over US 30 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 219 Sbl over US 30 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 Sbl over US 30 carry?

About 6,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Sbl over US 30?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.