US Bridges

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over SR 4009

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Over SR 4009 (cessna) · Structure no. 000000000004072

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,596
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over SR 4009 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-99 / US 220 Sbl 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 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 6,596 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,398 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 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 Sbl
CrossesSR 4009
LocationOver SR 4009 (cessna)
RouteInterstate 99
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11075, -78.52626
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,596 (2024)
Projected traffic7,398 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-99 / US 220 Sbl 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 Sbl 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 April 2024.

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

About 6,596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.