US Bridges

SR 0519 over Opossum Run

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI S from SR 0070E · Structure no. 000000000052640

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,879
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0519 over Opossum Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0519 over Opossum Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,879 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,073 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0519
CrossesOpossum Run
Location0.1 MI S from SR 0070E
RouteState Highway 519
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15322, -80.13051
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,879 (2023)
Projected traffic8,073 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Opossum Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0519 over Opossum 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 Opossum Run carry?

About 4,879 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 0519 over Opossum Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0519 over Opossum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.