US Bridges

SR 44-PA 44 over Pine Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mile Northeast Avis · Structure no. 000000000011990

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
388 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44-PA 44 over Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44-PA 44 over Pine Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,739 by 2043. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44-PA 44
CrossesPine Creek
Location2 Mile Northeast Avis
RouteState Highway 44
CountyClinton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19994, -77.29748
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,720 (2024)
Projected traffic4,739 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44-PA 44 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44-PA 44 over Pine Creek 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 44-PA 44 over Pine Creek carry?

About 3,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 44-PA 44 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44-PA 44 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.