US Bridges

SR 44-PA 44 over Kettle Creek

Good

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E Oleona · Structure no. 000000000030142

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44-PA 44 over Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 44-PA 44 over Kettle Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44-PA 44
CrossesKettle Creek
Location1 MI E Oleona
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55881, -77.68143
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2024)
Projected traffic398 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-PA 44 over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44-PA 44 over Kettle Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44-PA 44 over Kettle Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 44-PA 44 over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44-PA 44 over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.