US Bridges

SR 44 over Mid Br Chillisquaque CR

Fair

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI E of Exchange · Structure no. 000000000028314

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
768
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Mid Br Chillisquaque CR is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 44 over Mid Br Chillisquaque CR in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,148 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesMid Br Chillisquaque CR
Location2 MI E of Exchange
RouteState Highway 44
CountyMontour County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.11872, -76.65482
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2024)
Projected traffic1,148 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Mid Br Chillisquaque CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Mid Br Chillisquaque CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Mid Br Chillisquaque CR carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Mid Br Chillisquaque CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Mid Br Chillisquaque CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.