US Bridges

SR 144-PA 144 over South Fork Beech Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI E Snow Shoe · Structure no. 000000000057240

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
996
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144-PA 144 over South Fork Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 144-PA 144 over South Fork Beech Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 996 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144-PA 144
CrossesSouth Fork Beech Creek
Location2 MI E Snow Shoe
RouteState Highway 144
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.02411, -77.90372
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144-PA 144 over South Fork Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over South Fork Beech 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 144-PA 144 over South Fork Beech Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 144-PA 144 over South Fork Beech Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over South Fork Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.