US Bridges

SR 144-PA 144 over Rail to Trail

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI W Snow Shoe · Structure no. 000000000009375

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,088
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 144-PA 144 over Rail to Trail is a steel culvert carrying SR 144-PA 144 over Rail to Trail in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,088 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,608 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 144-PA 144
CrossesRail to Trail
Location3 MI W Snow Shoe
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates41.0325, -77.9914
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,088 (2024)
Projected traffic3,608 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 144-PA 144 over Rail to Trail built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over Rail to Trail 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 144-PA 144 over Rail to Trail carry?

About 2,088 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 144-PA 144 over Rail to Trail?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over Rail to Trail?

It is owned by the Railroad.