US Bridges

SR 144-PA 144 over Bald Eagle Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Milesburg Boro · Structure no. 000000000009361

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144-PA 144 over Bald Eagle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 144-PA 144 over Bald Eagle Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 95 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 6 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 8,645 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,181 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144-PA 144
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
LocationMilesburg Boro
RouteState Highway 144
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94324, -77.78694
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,645 (2024)
Projected traffic12,181 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144-PA 144 over Bald Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over Bald Eagle Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 144-PA 144 over Bald Eagle Creek carry?

About 8,645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 144-PA 144 over Bald Eagle Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over Bald Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.