US Bridges

SR 99 I-99 over SR 550-PA 550

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI South State College · Structure no. 000000000042470

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,454
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 I-99 over SR 550-PA 550 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 99 I-99 over SR 550-PA 550 in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 12,454 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,635 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 99 I-99
CrossesSR 550-PA 550
Location4 MI South State College
RouteInterstate 99
Coordinates40.82957, -77.95764
Functional classRural 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 2022
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,454 (2024)
Projected traffic14,635 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 2004, making it 21 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 2022.

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

About 12,454 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.