US Bridges

SR 1013 Kettle RD over I-99 / US 220

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 MI E of Altoona · Structure no. 000000000005696

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1013 Kettle RD over I-99 / US 220 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1013 Kettle RD over I-99 / US 220 in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,743 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1013 Kettle RD
CrossesI-99 / US 220
Location0.25 MI E of Altoona
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51597, -78.36516
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2024)
Projected traffic2,743 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 1013 Kettle RD over I-99 / US 220 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1013 Kettle RD over I-99 / US 220 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1013 Kettle RD over I-99 / US 220 carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1013 Kettle RD over I-99 / US 220?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1013 Kettle RD over I-99 / US 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.