US Bridges

T494 Country Ridge over I-99 / US 220

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.9 Mi. North of Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000004064

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,229
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T494 Country Ridge over I-99 / US 220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T494 Country Ridge over I-99 / US 220 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 54 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,229 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2032. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesT494 Country Ridge
CrossesI-99 / US 220
Location1.9 Mi. North of Turnpike
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07559, -78.52377
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,229 (2024)
Projected traffic834 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T494 Country Ridge over I-99 / US 220 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is T494 Country Ridge over I-99 / US 220 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does T494 Country Ridge over I-99 / US 220 carry?

About 1,229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is T494 Country Ridge over I-99 / US 220?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns T494 Country Ridge over I-99 / US 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.