US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over Pa 601

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Over Pa 601 · Structure no. 000000000031420

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,274
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over Pa 601 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 Sbl over Pa 601 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 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 6,274 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,729 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesPa 601
LocationOver Pa 601
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.20461, -78.97453
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.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,274 (2024)
Projected traffic5,729 by 2032
Trucks11%
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over Pa 601 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 Pa 601 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 Pa 601 carry?

About 6,274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Sbl over Pa 601?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over Pa 601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.