US Bridges

I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Pa 56

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Over Pa 56 @ Cessna · Structure no. 000000000004066

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Pa 56 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Pa 56 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 5 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 6,711 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,297 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-99 / US 220 Nbl
CrossesPa 56
LocationOver Pa 56 @ Cessna
RouteInterstate 99
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09584, -78.52896
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,711 (2024)
Projected traffic7,297 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Pa 56 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Pa 56 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Pa 56 carry?

About 6,711 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Pa 56?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Pa 56?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.