SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek
FairClinton County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East Hammersley Fork · Structure no. 000000000012153
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 307 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 489
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2044. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek carry?
About 489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek?
The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.