US Bridges

SR 44 over Upper Pine Bottom Run

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI NW of Waterville · Structure no. 000000000046732

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Upper Pine Bottom Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 44 over Upper Pine Bottom Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesUpper Pine Bottom Run
Location2.5 MI NW of Waterville
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.31858, -77.41409
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2024)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 Upper Pine Bottom Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Upper 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 Upper Pine Bottom Run carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Upper Pine Bottom Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Upper Pine Bottom Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.