US Bridges

SR 244 over Ellisburg Creek

Good

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Ellisburg · Structure no. 000000000053641

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 244 over Ellisburg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 244 over Ellisburg Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 244
CrossesEllisburg Creek
LocationEllisburg
RouteState Highway 244
Coordinates41.92987, -77.89503
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2023)
Projected traffic259 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 over Ellisburg Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 244 over Ellisburg Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 244 over Ellisburg Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 244 over Ellisburg Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 244 over Ellisburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.