US Bridges

SR 144-PA 144 over Gap Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Pleasant Gap · Structure no. 000000000009345

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,934
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144-PA 144 over Gap Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 144-PA 144 over Gap Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 107 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 6,934 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144-PA 144
CrossesGap Run
LocationPleasant Gap
RouteState Highway 144
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85892, -77.73051
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,934 (2023)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over Gap 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 Gap Run carry?

About 6,934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.