US Bridges

SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI NE Cross Fork · Structure no. 000000000030199

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144-PA 144
CrossesKettle Creek
Location3 MI NE Cross Fork
RouteState Highway 144
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49963, -77.77078
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic216 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$666,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.