US Bridges

SR 44 over Lower Pine Bottom Run

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile N of Waterville · Structure no. 000000000024581

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,516
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Lower Pine Bottom Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 44 over Lower Pine Bottom Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,516 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,734 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSR 44
CrossesLower Pine Bottom Run
Location1 Mile N of Waterville
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates41.314, -77.38223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,516 (2024)
Projected traffic2,734 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 44 over Lower Pine Bottom Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Lower Pine Bottom Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Lower Pine Bottom Run carry?

About 1,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Lower Pine Bottom Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Lower Pine Bottom Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.