US Bridges

US 219 Sbl over SR 8005 Ramps C & D

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Over SR 8005 · Structure no. 000000000042196

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,297
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 Sbl over SR 8005 Ramps C & D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 Sbl over SR 8005 Ramps C & D in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,297 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,729 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 219 Sbl
CrossesSR 8005 Ramps C & D
LocationOver SR 8005
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates40.05674, -79.06122
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,297 (2024)
Projected traffic5,729 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 Sbl over SR 8005 Ramps C & D built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 Sbl over SR 8005 Ramps C & D 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 Sbl over SR 8005 Ramps C & D carry?

About 5,297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 219 Sbl over SR 8005 Ramps C & D?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 Sbl over SR 8005 Ramps C & D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.