US Bridges

SR 1049 over Russell Run

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Windham · Structure no. 000000000006315

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
788
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1049 over Russell Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1049 over Russell Run in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,217 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 1049
CrossesRussell Run
LocationVillage of Windham
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.97181, -76.2927
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2024)
Projected traffic1,217 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1049 over Russell Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1049 over Russell Run 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 Russell Run carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1049 over Russell Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1049 over Russell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.