US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over Casselman R & CSX RR

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · I.5 Mi.N of Meyersdale · Structure no. 000000000040254

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
461 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,064
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over Casselman R & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 Sbl over Casselman R & CSX RR in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,064 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,368 by 2032. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesCasselman R & CSX RR
LocationI.5 Mi.N of Meyersdale
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates39.80393, -79.03914
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,064 (2024)
Projected traffic1,368 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over Casselman R & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 Sbl over Casselman R & CSX RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 Sbl over Casselman R & CSX RR carry?

About 2,064 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Sbl over Casselman R & CSX RR?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over Casselman R & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.