US Bridges

SR 144-PA 144 over Potter Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Potter Run · Structure no. 000000000009333

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144-PA 144 over Potter Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 144-PA 144 over Potter Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,239 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,344 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144-PA 144
CrossesPotter Run
LocationPotter Run
RouteState Highway 144
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80133, -77.62579
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,239 (2024)
Projected traffic5,344 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$477,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144-PA 144 over Potter Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over Potter Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 144-PA 144 over Potter Run carry?

About 4,239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 144-PA 144 over Potter Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over Potter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.