US Bridges

T444 Old Route 219 over Meadow Run

PoorClosed to traffic

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.Sw.Of Salisbury · Structure no. 000000000031852

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T444 Old Route 219 over Meadow Run is a concrete tee beam carrying T444 Old Route 219 over Meadow Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesT444 Old Route 219
CrossesMeadow Run
Location.25 Mi.Sw.Of Salisbury
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.7472, -79.08581
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$624,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T444 Old Route 219 over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is T444 Old Route 219 over Meadow Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does T444 Old Route 219 over Meadow Run carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T444 Old Route 219 over Meadow Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T444 Old Route 219 over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.