US Bridges

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Pa 869

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Over TR 869 · Structure no. 000000000004074

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,824
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Pa 869 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Pa 869 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 5,824 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,398 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 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
CrossesPa 869
LocationOver TR 869
RouteInterstate 99
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14689, -78.51019
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 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 traffic5,824 (2023)
Projected traffic7,398 by 2032
Trucks19%
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 Sbl over Pa 869 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 Pa 869 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Pa 869 carry?

About 5,824 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Pa 869?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Pa 869?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.