US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over Pa 403

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Over Pa 403 · Structure no. 000000000031425

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,401
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over Pa 403 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 Sbl over Pa 403 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 7,401 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,821 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 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
CrossesPa 403
LocationOver Pa 403
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22001, -78.93632
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 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,401 (2024)
Projected traffic7,821 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over Pa 403 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 219 Sbl over Pa 403 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 403 carry?

About 7,401 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Sbl over Pa 403?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over Pa 403?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.