US Bridges

SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Millport · Structure no. 000000000030164

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,428
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek in Potter 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 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,762 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44-PA 44
CrossesOswayo Creek
LocationMillport
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.92401, -78.11953
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2023)
Projected traffic1,762 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Oswayo Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44-PA 44 over Oswayo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.