US Bridges

SR 44 over Delaware Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI E of Watsontown · Structure no. 000000000028967

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
923
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Delaware Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 44 over Delaware Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,383 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesDelaware Run
Location1.5 MI E of Watsontown
RouteState Highway 44
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07413, -76.84907
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2023)
Projected traffic1,383 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Delaware Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Delaware Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Delaware Run carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Delaware Run?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Delaware Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.