US Bridges

SR 144-PA 144 over Hammersley Fork

Good

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI East Hammersley Fork · Structure no. 000000000012156

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144-PA 144 over Hammersley Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 144-PA 144 over Hammersley Fork in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesSR 144-PA 144
CrossesHammersley Fork
Location4 MI East Hammersley Fork
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates41.44748, -77.87049
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic227 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144-PA 144 over Hammersley Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over Hammersley Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 144-PA 144 over Hammersley Fork carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 144-PA 144 over Hammersley Fork?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over Hammersley Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.