US Bridges

SR 49-PA 49 over Baker Run

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N Coudersport · Structure no. 000000000030174

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49-PA 49 over Baker Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 49-PA 49 over Baker Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,703 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49-PA 49
CrossesBaker Run
Location2 MI N Coudersport
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.81342, -77.99909
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2023)
Projected traffic1,703 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$433,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49-PA 49 over Baker Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49-PA 49 over Baker 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 49-PA 49 over Baker Run carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 49-PA 49 over Baker Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49-PA 49 over Baker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.