US Bridges

SR 26-PA 26 Ramp over SR 99-I 99

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI SE Bellefonte · Structure no. 000000000040799

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,936
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26-PA 26 Ramp over SR 99-I 99 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26-PA 26 Ramp over SR 99-I 99 in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,936 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,988 by 2044. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 26-PA 26 Ramp
CrossesSR 99-I 99
Location5 MI SE Bellefonte
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates40.88994, -77.73296
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,936 (2023)
Projected traffic1,988 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 26-PA 26 Ramp over SR 99-I 99 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26-PA 26 Ramp over SR 99-I 99 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26-PA 26 Ramp over SR 99-I 99 carry?

About 1,936 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 26-PA 26 Ramp over SR 99-I 99?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26-PA 26 Ramp over SR 99-I 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.