US Bridges

SR 44-PA 44 over Mill Creek

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Sweden Valley · Structure no. 000000000030146

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
759
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44-PA 44 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 44-PA 44 over Mill Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 97 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,294 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44-PA 44
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSweden Valley
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.75362, -77.94951
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2024)
Projected traffic1,294 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44-PA 44 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 44-PA 44 over Mill Creek 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 April 2023.

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

About 759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44-PA 44 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.