US Bridges

US 219 over Swamp Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Swamp Creek SB · Structure no. 000000000055691

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
724 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,038
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Swamp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over Swamp Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,038 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2038. The structure is 724 ft (220.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 219
CrossesSwamp Creek
LocationSwamp Creek SB
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates39.86526, -79.03812
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length724 ft (220.7 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,038 (2023)
Projected traffic366 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over Swamp Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 over Swamp Creek carry?

About 2,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 724 ft (220.7 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.