US Bridges

SR 0044 over W. Br. Susquehanna River

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · Jersey Shore Truss Rvr Br · Structure no. 000000000024570

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
445 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0044 over W. Br. Susquehanna River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 0044 over W. Br. Susquehanna River in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 92 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 6,900 by 2032. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0044
CrossesW. Br. Susquehanna River
LocationJersey Shore Truss Rvr Br
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20245, -77.25231
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,026 (2024)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0044 over W. Br. Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 0044 over W. Br. Susquehanna River 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 July 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.