US Bridges

SR 44 over W Br Chillisquaque CR

Good

Montour County, Pennsylvania · Village of Exchange · Structure no. 000000000028316

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over W Br Chillisquaque CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 44 over W Br Chillisquaque CR in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesSR 44
CrossesW Br Chillisquaque CR
LocationVillage of Exchange
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates41.11287, -76.68648
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2024)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over W Br Chillisquaque CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over W Br Chillisquaque CR 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 October 2022.

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

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over W Br Chillisquaque CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over W Br Chillisquaque CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.