Pennsylvania Route 519
Encyclopedia
Pennsylvania Route 519 runs in a north–south route through central Washington County
connecting the Glyde area of North Bethlehem Township
at the southern terminus (US Route 40
) with the Hickory area of Mt. Pleasant Township
at the north end (PA Route 50).
The road intersects with Interstate 70
in Somerset Township
(Eighty Four
area) and Interstate 79
in North Strabane Township
near Houston
. It also intersects with US Route 19 in North Strabane Township
.
in the community of Glyde
in North Bethlehem Township
, heading north on a two-lane undivided road. The route passes through wooded areas with some farms and development, crossing into Somerset Township
and reaching an interchange with I-70
. Past this interchange, the road runs through more rural areas before reaching the community of Eighty Four
. Here, the road passes homes and businesses as it comes to an intersection with PA 136
. After this intersection, PA 519 heads into North Strabane Township
and passes areas of commercial development a short distance to the east of a Allegheny Valley Railroad
/CSX line, running through Wylandville. The route curves northeast into areas of farms before turning northwest and passing through the residential community of Gambles. The road crosses the Allegheny Valley Railroad/CSX line and continues northwest through farmland and woodland with some residential development. PA 519 reaches an interchange with US 19
and comes to an intersection with PA 980
a short distance later.
At this point, the route turns to the west near areas of residential and commercial development, coming to an interchange with I-79
. The road becomes Hill Church Houston Road here and heads northwest through commercial areas, crossing the Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad
and Chartiers Creek
. After the latter, PA 519 enters Houston
and becomes South Main Street, passing homes and businesses. In the commercial center of Houston, the route briefly turns south onto West Pine Street before heading west on Western Avenue past more residences. The road forms the border between Houston to the north and Chartiers Township
to the south before fully entering Chartiers Township. PA 519 continues northwest through areas of farmland and woodland with occasional residential and commercial development, passing through McConnells Mills and Export. The road turns more to the north and enters forested areas, heading into Mount Pleasant Township
. The route passes through the residential community of Westland and comes into a mix of farm fields and woods. PA 519 turns northwest and reaches its northern terminus at PA 50
.
Washington County, Pennsylvania
-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
connecting the Glyde area of North Bethlehem Township
North Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania
North Bethlehem Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,746 at the 2000 census. The residents of the township are part of the Bentworth School District with schools located in nearby Bentleyville and Ellsworth boroughs.-Geography:According to...
at the southern terminus (US Route 40
U.S. Route 40
U.S. Route 40 is an east–west United States highway. As with most routes whose numbers end in a zero, U.S. 40 once traversed the entire United States. It is one of the original 1920s U.S. Highways, and its first termini were San Francisco, California, and Atlantic City, New Jersey...
) with the Hickory area of Mt. Pleasant Township
Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Mount Pleasant Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 3,422.-Geography:...
at the north end (PA Route 50).
The road intersects with Interstate 70
Interstate 70
Interstate 70 is an Interstate Highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort, Utah, to a Park and Ride near Baltimore, Maryland. It was the first Interstate Highway project in the United States. I-70 approximately traces the path of U.S. Route 40 east of the Rocky...
in Somerset Township
Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Somerset Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,701 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
(Eighty Four
Eighty Four, Pennsylvania
Eighty Four is a small unincorporated community mostly within Somerset Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It lies approximately 25 miles southwest of Pittsburgh and is in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area....
area) and Interstate 79
Interstate 79
Interstate 79 is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston, West Virginia to Pennsylvania Route 5 and Pennsylvania Route 290 in Erie, Pennsylvania...
in North Strabane Township
North Strabane Township, Pennsylvania
North Strabane Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,408 at the 2010 census. The township is named after the town of Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The township borders the borough of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania to the north...
near Houston
Houston, Pennsylvania
Houston is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,314 at the 2000 census.Students in Houston and neighboring Chartiers Township attend school in the Chartiers-Houston School District.-Geography:...
. It also intersects with US Route 19 in North Strabane Township
North Strabane Township, Pennsylvania
North Strabane Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,408 at the 2010 census. The township is named after the town of Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The township borders the borough of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania to the north...
.
Route description
PA 519 begins at an intersection with US 40U.S. Route 40 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 40 enters Pennsylvania at West Alexander. It closely parallels I-70 from West Virginia until it reaches Washington where it follows Jefferson Avenue and Maiden Street. In Washington, US 40 passes to the south of Washington & Jefferson College. Following Maiden Street out of town, the...
in the community of Glyde
Glyde, Pennsylvania
Glyde, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is home to the Dager-Wonsettler Farmstead....
in North Bethlehem Township
North Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania
North Bethlehem Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,746 at the 2000 census. The residents of the township are part of the Bentworth School District with schools located in nearby Bentleyville and Ellsworth boroughs.-Geography:According to...
, heading north on a two-lane undivided road. The route passes through wooded areas with some farms and development, crossing into Somerset Township
Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Somerset Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,701 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
and reaching an interchange with I-70
Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania
In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, Interstate 70 runs east–west across the southwest part of the state serving the southern half of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. About half of the route is concurrent with Interstate 76 along the Pennsylvania Turnpike...
. Past this interchange, the road runs through more rural areas before reaching the community of Eighty Four
Eighty Four, Pennsylvania
Eighty Four is a small unincorporated community mostly within Somerset Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It lies approximately 25 miles southwest of Pittsburgh and is in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area....
. Here, the road passes homes and businesses as it comes to an intersection with PA 136
Pennsylvania Route 136
Pennsylvania Route 136 is a long state highway located in Washington, Allegheny, and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at US 40 & PA 18 in Washington...
. After this intersection, PA 519 heads into North Strabane Township
North Strabane Township, Pennsylvania
North Strabane Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,408 at the 2010 census. The township is named after the town of Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The township borders the borough of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania to the north...
and passes areas of commercial development a short distance to the east of a Allegheny Valley Railroad
Allegheny Valley Railroad
The Allegheny Valley Railroad is a class III railroad that operates in Western Pennsylvania, and is owned by Carload Express, Inc.AVR acts as a feeder line connecting its many and varied customers to Class I railroads such as CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway , and regional lines...
/CSX line, running through Wylandville. The route curves northeast into areas of farms before turning northwest and passing through the residential community of Gambles. The road crosses the Allegheny Valley Railroad/CSX line and continues northwest through farmland and woodland with some residential development. PA 519 reaches an interchange with US 19
U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In...
and comes to an intersection with PA 980
Pennsylvania Route 980
Pennsylvania Route 980 is a north–south road located in Allegheny and Washington counties. The route is long and runs in southwest Pennsylvania. The highway begins at US 22 in North Fayette Township and ends at PA 519 near Canonsburg. While on PA 980, it passes through the towns of...
a short distance later.
At this point, the route turns to the west near areas of residential and commercial development, coming to an interchange with I-79
Interstate 79
Interstate 79 is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston, West Virginia to Pennsylvania Route 5 and Pennsylvania Route 290 in Erie, Pennsylvania...
. The road becomes Hill Church Houston Road here and heads northwest through commercial areas, crossing the Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad
Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad
The Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad is a short-line railroad operating 35 miles of track over the Chartiers Branch in southwest Pennsylvania...
and Chartiers Creek
Chartiers Creek
Chartiers Creek is a tributary of the Ohio River in Western Pennsylvania in the United States. The creek was named after Pierre Chartiers, a trapper of French and Native American parentage who established a trading post at the mouth of the creek in 1743....
. After the latter, PA 519 enters Houston
Houston, Pennsylvania
Houston is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,314 at the 2000 census.Students in Houston and neighboring Chartiers Township attend school in the Chartiers-Houston School District.-Geography:...
and becomes South Main Street, passing homes and businesses. In the commercial center of Houston, the route briefly turns south onto West Pine Street before heading west on Western Avenue past more residences. The road forms the border between Houston to the north and Chartiers Township
Chartiers Township, Pennsylvania
Chartiers Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,818 at the 2010 census. Along with the borough of Houston the township makes up the Chartiers-Houston School District.-Geography:...
to the south before fully entering Chartiers Township. PA 519 continues northwest through areas of farmland and woodland with occasional residential and commercial development, passing through McConnells Mills and Export. The road turns more to the north and enters forested areas, heading into Mount Pleasant Township
Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Mount Pleasant Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 3,422.-Geography:...
. The route passes through the residential community of Westland and comes into a mix of farm fields and woods. PA 519 turns northwest and reaches its northern terminus at PA 50
Pennsylvania Route 50
Pennsylvania Route 50 is a long state highway located in western Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 844 in the Independence Township community of Independence less than a mile from the West Virginia state line. The eastern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 60...
.