US Bridges

SR 199 over Chemung River

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Athens Chemung River Br. · Structure no. 000000000006131

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
451 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,602
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 199 over Chemung River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 199 over Chemung River in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,602 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,309 by 2032. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 199
CrossesChemung River
LocationAthens Chemung River Br.
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates41.94862, -76.51745
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 199 over Chemung River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 199 over Chemung River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 199 over Chemung River carry?

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

How long is SR 199 over Chemung River?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 199 over Chemung River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.