US Bridges

SR 3042 over SR 99-I 99

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 5.5 MI West State College · Structure no. 000000000043361

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3042 over SR 99-I 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3042 over SR 99-I 99 in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,345 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 3042
CrossesSR 99-I 99
Location5.5 MI West State College
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.81812, -77.93988
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,345 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-I 99 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3042 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3042 over SR 99-I 99 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3042 over SR 99-I 99?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3042 over SR 99-I 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.