US Bridges

SR 1049 over Cold Brook

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI West of Windham · Structure no. 000000000055705

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
788
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1049 over Cold Brook is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1049 over Cold Brook in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 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 1,217 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 1049
CrossesCold Brook
Location1 MI West of Windham
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.9742, -76.31193
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 7 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1049 over Cold Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1049 over Cold Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1049 over Cold Brook carry?

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

How long is SR 1049 over Cold Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 1049 over Cold Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.