US Bridges

Pa 44 over Dry Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N of Watsontown · Structure no. 000000000028969

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 44 over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 44 over Dry Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 3,455 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,552 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 44
CrossesDry Run
Location0.5 MI N of Watsontown
RouteState Highway 44
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.09578, -76.87416
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,455 (2024)
Projected traffic6,552 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 44 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 44 over Dry 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 Pa 44 over Dry Run carry?

About 3,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 44 over Dry Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 44 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.