US Bridges

SR 99 - I 99 over SR 550-PA 550

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Bellefonte · Structure no. 000000000039497

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,189
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 - I 99 over SR 550-PA 550 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 99 - I 99 over SR 550-PA 550 in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,189 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,344 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 99 - I 99
CrossesSR 550-PA 550
LocationBellefonte
RouteInterstate 99
Coordinates40.91525, -77.74184
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,189 (2024)
Projected traffic9,344 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 SR 550-PA 550 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 99 - I 99 over SR 550-PA 550 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 99 - I 99 over SR 550-PA 550 carry?

About 9,189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 - I 99 over SR 550-PA 550?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 99 - I 99 over SR 550-PA 550?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.