US Bridges

SR 99 - I 99 over T-422

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Bellefonte · Structure no. 000000000009219

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,076
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 - I 99 over T-422 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 99 - I 99 over T-422 in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 53 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 10,076 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,801 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 99 - I 99
CrossesT-422
LocationBellefonte
RouteInterstate 99
Coordinates40.91074, -77.74096
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,076 (2024)
Projected traffic11,801 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 99 - I 99 over T-422 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 99 - I 99 over T-422 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 SR 99 - I 99 over T-422 carry?

About 10,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 - I 99 over T-422?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 99 - I 99 over T-422?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.