US Bridges

SR 1049 over Wappasening Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E.Of Windham Center · Structure no. 000000000006317

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
788
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1049 over Wappasening Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1049 over Wappasening Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1049
CrossesWappasening Creek
Location1 Mi.E.Of Windham Center
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.97176, -76.31836
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2024)
Projected traffic927 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1049 over Wappasening Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1049 over Wappasening Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1049 over Wappasening Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 1049 over Wappasening Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1049 over Wappasening Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.