US Bridges

SR 244-PA 244 over Cryder Creek

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Genesee · Structure no. 000000000030230

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
628
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 244-PA 244 over Cryder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 244-PA 244 over Cryder Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 957 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 244-PA 244
CrossesCryder Creek
LocationGenesee
RouteState Highway 244
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99665, -77.86465
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2023)
Projected traffic957 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$683,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 244-PA 244 over Cryder Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 244-PA 244 over Cryder 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 244-PA 244 over Cryder Creek carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 244-PA 244 over Cryder Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 244-PA 244 over Cryder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.