US Bridges

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Poplar Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.S.Of Newry · Structure no. 000000000005579

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,809
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Poplar Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Poplar Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,809 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,271 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-99 / US 220 Sbl
CrossesPoplar Run
Location.25 Mi.S.Of Newry
RouteInterstate 99
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39056, -78.42915
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,809 (2023)
Projected traffic12,271 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Poplar Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Poplar Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Poplar Run carry?

About 7,809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Poplar Run?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-99 / US 220 Sbl over Poplar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.