SR 244-PA 244 over Oswayo Creek
PoorPotter County, Pennsylvania · Coneville · Structure no. 000000000030216
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 298
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 244-PA 244 over Oswayo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 244-PA 244 over Oswayo Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 244-PA 244 over Oswayo Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 244-PA 244 over Oswayo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 244-PA 244 over Oswayo Creek carry?
About 298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 244-PA 244 over Oswayo Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 244-PA 244 over Oswayo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.