US Bridges

SR 144-PA 144 over SR 80-I 80

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI SE Snow Shoe · Structure no. 000000000009373

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
996
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144-PA 144 over SR 80-I 80 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 144-PA 144 over SR 80-I 80 in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,442 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144-PA 144
CrossesSR 80-I 80
Location4 MI SE Snow Shoe
RouteState Highway 144
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.01603, -77.88581
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2023)
Projected traffic1,442 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144-PA 144 over SR 80-I 80 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over SR 80-I 80 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 144-PA 144 over SR 80-I 80 carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 144-PA 144 over SR 80-I 80?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over SR 80-I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.