US Bridges

SR 0519 over Plum Run

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 MI N of SR 0079 · Structure no. 000000000046258

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0519 over Plum Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0519 over Plum Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,052 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,741 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 0519
CrossesPlum Run
Location0.6 MI N of SR 0079
RouteState Highway 519
Coordinates40.24922, -80.21169
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,052 (2024)
Projected traffic4,741 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 0519 over Plum Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0519 over Plum Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0519 over Plum Run carry?

About 3,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0519 over Plum Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0519 over Plum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.