US Bridges

SR 3042 over SR 99 and Ramps

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 2 M N of State College · Structure no. 000000000041718

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3042 over SR 99 and Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3042 over SR 99 and Ramps in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,463 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3042
CrossesSR 99 and Ramps
Location2 M N of State College
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.82931, -78.01656
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,660 (2024)
Projected traffic11,463 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 3042 over SR 99 and Ramps built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3042 over SR 99 and Ramps 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3042 over SR 99 and Ramps carry?

About 9,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3042 over SR 99 and Ramps?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3042 over SR 99 and Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.