US Bridges

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over T373 (catfish Road)

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Newry Borough · Structure no. 000000000005581

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,809
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over T373 (catfish Road) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-99 / US 220 Sbl over T373 (catfish Road) 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 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 7,809 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,271 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 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
CrossesT373 (catfish Road)
LocationNewry Borough
RouteInterstate 99
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3941, -78.43107
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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
CrossesHighway
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 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 T373 (catfish Road) 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 T373 (catfish Road) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-99 / US 220 Sbl over T373 (catfish Road) carry?

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

How long is I-99 / US 220 Sbl over T373 (catfish Road)?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-99 / US 220 Sbl over T373 (catfish Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.