US Bridges

SR 0044 over Over Morgan Run

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI SE of Jersey Shore · Structure no. 000000000024567

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0044 over Over Morgan Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 0044 over Over Morgan Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,026 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,595 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0044
CrossesOver Morgan Run
Location3.5 MI SE of Jersey Shore
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.16911, -77.22525
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,026 (2024)
Projected traffic5,595 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 SR 0044 over Over Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0044 over Over Morgan Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0044 over Over Morgan Run carry?

About 5,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0044 over Over Morgan Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0044 over Over Morgan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.