US Bridges

SR 199 over Chemung River Overflow C

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Athens Twp 1MI N Lr 1097 · Structure no. 000000000006130

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,602
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 199 over Chemung River Overflow C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 199 over Chemung River Overflow C in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 2,602 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,309 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 199
CrossesChemung River Overflow C
LocationAthens Twp 1MI N Lr 1097
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates41.9484, -76.51878
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,602 (2024)
Projected traffic3,309 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$994,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 199 over Chemung River Overflow C built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 199 over Chemung River Overflow C 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 199 over Chemung River Overflow C carry?

About 2,602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 199 over Chemung River Overflow C?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 199 over Chemung River Overflow C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.