US Bridges

SR 445-PA 445 over Branch Roaring Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Madisonburg · Structure no. 000000000009538

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
779
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 445-PA 445 over Branch Roaring Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 445-PA 445 over Branch Roaring Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,133 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 445-PA 445
CrossesBranch Roaring Run
LocationMadisonburg
RouteState Highway 445
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.95302, -77.53951
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2024)
Projected traffic1,133 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 445-PA 445 over Branch Roaring Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 445-PA 445 over Branch Roaring 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 445-PA 445 over Branch Roaring Run carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 445-PA 445 over Branch Roaring Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 445-PA 445 over Branch Roaring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.