SR 2044 over N Branch Muddy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficYork County, Pennsylvania · Muddy Creek Forks · Structure no. 000000000037749
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2044 over N Branch Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2044 over N Branch Muddy Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2044 over N Branch Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2044 over N Branch Muddy 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 2044 over N Branch Muddy Creek carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SR 2044 over N Branch Muddy Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2044 over N Branch Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.