US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over SR 2047

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 Mi.S of Meyersdale · Structure no. 000000000040262

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,064
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over SR 2047 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 Sbl over SR 2047 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,064 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,368 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesSR 2047
Location1.0 Mi.S of Meyersdale
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates39.79784, -79.03683
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,064 (2024)
Projected traffic1,368 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over SR 2047 built?

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

What condition is US 219 Sbl over SR 2047 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does US 219 Sbl over SR 2047 carry?

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

How long is US 219 Sbl over SR 2047?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over SR 2047?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.