US Bridges

US 219 Nbl over SR 2047 & CSX Railroad

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N of Meyersdale · Structure no. 000000000040267

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Nbl over SR 2047 & CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 Nbl over SR 2047 & CSX Railroad in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 2,026 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2032. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 219 Nbl
CrossesSR 2047 & CSX Railroad
Location1.5 Mi. N of Meyersdale
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates39.83929, -79.0411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,026 (2024)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Nbl over SR 2047 & CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 219 Nbl over SR 2047 & CSX Railroad 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 Nbl over SR 2047 & CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Nbl over SR 2047 & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Nbl over SR 2047 & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.