US Bridges

SR 244-PA 244 over Lawson Hollow

Good

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Oswayo Boro · Structure no. 000000000048037

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 244-PA 244 over Lawson Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying SR 244-PA 244 over Lawson Hollow in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 244-PA 244
CrossesLawson Hollow
LocationOswayo Boro
RouteState Highway 244
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.92178, -78.0173
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2024)
Projected traffic266 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 244-PA 244 over Lawson Hollow built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 244-PA 244 over Lawson Hollow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 244-PA 244 over Lawson Hollow carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 244-PA 244 over Lawson Hollow?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 244-PA 244 over Lawson Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.