US Bridges

SR 0044 over Over Delaware Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI W of Dewart · Structure no. 000000000028970

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,688
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0044 over Over Delaware Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0044 over Over Delaware Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,688 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,096 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0044
CrossesOver Delaware Run
Location0.5 MI W of Dewart
RouteState Highway 44
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10814, -76.88471
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,688 (2023)
Projected traffic5,096 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0044 over Over Delaware Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0044 over 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 0044 over Over Delaware Run carry?

About 3,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0044 over Over Delaware Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0044 over Over Delaware Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.