US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over SR 2004 & Elklick Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N of Meyersdale · Structure no. 000000000040264

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
401 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,064
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over SR 2004 & Elklick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 Sbl over SR 2004 & Elklick Creek 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 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 2,064 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,368 by 2032. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesSR 2004 & Elklick Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N of Meyersdale
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates39.82134, -79.04741
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over SR 2004 & Elklick Creek built?

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

What condition is US 219 Sbl over SR 2004 & Elklick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 Sbl over SR 2004 & Elklick Creek carry?

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

How long is US 219 Sbl over SR 2004 & Elklick Creek?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over SR 2004 & Elklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.