US Bridges

SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Ceres Pa & Ny State Line · Structure no. 000000000039500

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,217
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,217 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,544 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44-PA 44
CrossesOswayo Creek
LocationCeres Pa & Ny State Line
RouteState Highway 44
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99521, -78.25456
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,217 (2023)
Projected traffic3,544 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek carry?

About 2,217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.