US Bridges

SR 44-PA 44 over Bell Run

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Myrtle · Structure no. 000000000048246

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,217
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44-PA 44 over Bell Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 44-PA 44 over Bell Run in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44-PA 44
CrossesBell Run
LocationMyrtle
RouteState Highway 44
CountyMcKean County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.97889, -78.23549
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Bell Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44-PA 44 over Bell 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44-PA 44 over Bell Run carry?

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

How long is SR 44-PA 44 over Bell Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44-PA 44 over Bell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.