US Bridges

SR 1049 over Branch of Pedleton Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of South Warren · Structure no. 000000000006309

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1049 over Branch of Pedleton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1049 over Branch of Pedleton Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 84 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 5 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1049
CrossesBranch of Pedleton Creek
Location1 MI S of South Warren
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.91119, -76.21883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2024)
Projected traffic426 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1049 over Branch of Pedleton Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SR 1049 over Branch of Pedleton Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1049 over Branch of Pedleton Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1049 over Branch of Pedleton Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1049 over Branch of Pedleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.