US Bridges

SR 2019 over Wills Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.Se.Of Fairhope · Structure no. 000000000031631

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2019 over Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2019 over Wills Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2019
CrossesWills Creek
Location2 Mi.Se.Of Fairhope
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82332, -78.76036
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic143 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 2019 over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 2019 over Wills 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2019 over Wills Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2019 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2019 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.