US Bridges

I-99 / US 220 Nbl over SR 4009

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Over SR 4009 (cessna) · Structure no. 000000000004071

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-99 / US 220 Nbl over SR 4009 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-99 / US 220 Nbl over SR 4009 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 47 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 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 46 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
CrossesSR 4009
LocationOver SR 4009 (cessna)
RouteInterstate 99
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11019, -78.52624
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 SR 4009 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-99 / US 220 Nbl over SR 4009 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-99 / US 220 Nbl over SR 4009 carry?

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

How long is I-99 / US 220 Nbl over SR 4009?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-99 / US 220 Nbl over SR 4009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.