US Bridges

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over 8th Ave Ext Blair Gap Rn

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Duncansville · Structure no. 000000000005587

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,809
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over 8th Ave Ext Blair Gap Rn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-99 / US 220 Sbl over 8th Ave Ext Blair Gap Rn in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 42 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 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-99 / US 220 Sbl
Crosses8th Ave Ext Blair Gap Rn
LocationDuncansville
RouteInterstate 99
Coordinates40.43018, -78.42562
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 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 and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-99 / US 220 Sbl over 8th Ave Ext Blair Gap Rn built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-99 / US 220 Sbl over 8th Ave Ext Blair Gap Rn 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 8th Ave Ext Blair Gap Rn carry?

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

How long is I-99 / US 220 Sbl over 8th Ave Ext Blair Gap Rn?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-99 / US 220 Sbl over 8th Ave Ext Blair Gap Rn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.