US Bridges

Pa 44 over East Br Chillisquaque CR

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3 Miles NW Jerseytown · Structure no. 000000000047976

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
768
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 44 over East Br Chillisquaque CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 44 over East Br Chillisquaque CR in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,417 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesPa 44
CrossesEast Br Chillisquaque CR
Location3 Miles NW Jerseytown
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates41.10585, -76.61316
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2024)
Projected traffic1,417 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 44 over East Br Chillisquaque CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 44 over East Br Chillisquaque CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 44 over East Br Chillisquaque CR carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 44 over East Br Chillisquaque CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 44 over East Br Chillisquaque CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.