T444,OLD ROUTE 219
Carrying T444,OLD ROUTE 219 over MEADOW RUN
.25 MI.SW.OF SALISBURY, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T444,OLD ROUTE 219
The T444,OLD ROUTE 219 bridge in Somerset, Pennsylvania carries T444,OLD ROUTE 219 over MEADOW RUN. It was built in 1919, making it 107 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 62 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T444,OLD ROUTE 219 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1919
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 62 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000031852
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
T444,OLD ROUTE 219 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare T444,OLD ROUTE 219 against other structures in Somerset and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for T444,OLD ROUTE 219?
T444,OLD ROUTE 219 in Somerset, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T444,OLD ROUTE 219 inspected?
T444,OLD ROUTE 219's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 62 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T444,OLD ROUTE 219 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T444,OLD ROUTE 219?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for T444,OLD ROUTE 219.
Who is responsible for maintaining T444,OLD ROUTE 219?
T444,OLD ROUTE 219 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is T444,OLD ROUTE 219 and does age affect safety?
T444,OLD ROUTE 219 was built in 1919, making it 107 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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