US Bridges

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over SR 8003 @ Exit 45

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1.75 Mi.S.Of Tyrone · Structure no. 000000000005610

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,299
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-99 / US 220 Sbl over SR 8003 @ Exit 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-99 / US 220 Sbl over SR 8003 @ Exit 45 in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 54 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 5,299 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,765 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-99 / US 220 Sbl
CrossesSR 8003 @ Exit 45
Location1.75 Mi.S.Of Tyrone
RouteInterstate 99
Coordinates40.64208, -78.27086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,299 (2024)
Projected traffic11,765 by 2032
Trucks18%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-99 / US 220 Sbl over SR 8003 @ Exit 45 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-99 / US 220 Sbl over SR 8003 @ Exit 45 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-99 / US 220 Sbl over SR 8003 @ Exit 45 carry?

About 5,299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-99 / US 220 Sbl over SR 8003 @ Exit 45?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-99 / US 220 Sbl over SR 8003 @ Exit 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.