US Bridges

SR 0044 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Village of Antes Fort · Structure no. 000000000024568

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0044 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0044 over Norfolk Southern RR in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 77 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 5,026 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,595 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0044
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationVillage of Antes Fort
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.18967, -77.23049
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0044 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 0044 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0044 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is SR 0044 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0044 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.