US Bridges

SR 44 over Spring Creek

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · .5 M. W. of Spring Garden · Structure no. 000000000044164

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,418
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 44 over Spring Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,418 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,761 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.5 M. W. of Spring Garden
RouteState Highway 44
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.11501, -76.94282
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,418 (2024)
Projected traffic1,761 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 44 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Spring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,418 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.