SR 144-PA 144 over Sinking Creek
GoodCentre County, Pennsylvania · Centre Hill · Structure no. 000000000039626
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,239
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 144-PA 144 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 144-PA 144 over Sinking Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,239 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,344 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 144-PA 144 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over Sinking Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 144-PA 144 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 4,239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 144-PA 144 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.