US Bridges

US 219 Nbl over Quemahoning Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mile North of US 30 · Structure no. 000000000031411

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
506 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,744
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Nbl over Quemahoning Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 Nbl over Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 6,744 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,283 by 2032. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219 Nbl
CrossesQuemahoning Creek
Location2 Mile North of US 30
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16167, -78.99206
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,744 (2024)
Projected traffic5,283 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Nbl over Quemahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 219 Nbl over Quemahoning Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 Nbl over Quemahoning Creek carry?

About 6,744 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Nbl over Quemahoning Creek?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Nbl over Quemahoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.