US Bridges

SR 0044 over W.B. Susquehanna River

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Antes Fort River Bridge · Structure no. 000000000024569

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
516 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0044 over W.B. Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0044 over W.B. Susquehanna River in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,026 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,595 by 2032. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 0044
CrossesW.B. Susquehanna River
LocationAntes Fort River Bridge
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates41.2001, -77.23894
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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
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 W.B. Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0044 over W.B. Susquehanna River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0044 over W.B. Susquehanna River carry?

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

How long is SR 0044 over W.B. Susquehanna River?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0044 over W.B. Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.