US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over T741 Pilltown Road

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2.57 Mile North of US 30 · Structure no. 000000000031414

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over T741 Pilltown Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 Sbl over T741 Pilltown Road in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 6,740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,729 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesT741 Pilltown Road
Location2.57 Mile North of US 30
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16824, -78.99316
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over T741 Pilltown Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 219 Sbl over T741 Pilltown 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 Sbl over T741 Pilltown Road carry?

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

How long is US 219 Sbl over T741 Pilltown Road?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over T741 Pilltown Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.