US Bridges

SR 49-PA 49 over Peet Brook

Poor

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Colesburg · Structure no. 000000000030176

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49-PA 49 over Peet Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 49-PA 49 over Peet Brook in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,703 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 49-PA 49
CrossesPeet Brook
LocationColesburg
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates41.83571, -77.94231
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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$402,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49-PA 49 over Peet Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49-PA 49 over Peet Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 49-PA 49 over Peet Brook carry?

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

How long is SR 49-PA 49 over Peet Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49-PA 49 over Peet Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.