US Bridges

SR 144-PA 144 over W Br Susquehanna River

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · Carmen R Rosamilia Memori · Structure no. 000000000012150

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
604 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144-PA 144 over W Br Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 144-PA 144 over W Br Susquehanna River in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2044. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 144-PA 144
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
LocationCarmen R Rosamilia Memori
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates41.32564, -77.74597
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length604 ft (184.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2024)
Projected traffic397 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144-PA 144 over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over W Br Susquehanna River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 144-PA 144 over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 144-PA 144 over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.