US Bridges

I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Norfolk Beaverdam Br Jun

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W of Hollidaysburg · Structure no. 000000000005593

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
348 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,108
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Norfolk Beaverdam Br Jun is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Norfolk Beaverdam Br Jun 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 15,108 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,258 by 2032. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-99 / US 220 Nbl
CrossesNorfolk Beaverdam Br Jun
Location1 MI W of Hollidaysburg
RouteInterstate 99
Coordinates40.4433, -78.42469
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,108 (2024)
Projected traffic18,258 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Norfolk Beaverdam Br Jun 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 Nbl over Norfolk Beaverdam Br Jun 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Norfolk Beaverdam Br Jun carry?

About 15,108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Norfolk Beaverdam Br Jun?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-99 / US 220 Nbl over Norfolk Beaverdam Br Jun?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.