US Bridges

SR 49-PA 49 over Middle Br Genesee River

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Gold · Structure no. 000000000030182

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,281
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49-PA 49 over Middle Br Genesee River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 49-PA 49 over Middle Br Genesee River in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,281 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,733 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49-PA 49
CrossesMiddle Br Genesee River
LocationGold
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.87231, -77.83719
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,281 (2024)
Projected traffic1,733 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$367,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49-PA 49 over Middle Br Genesee River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49-PA 49 over Middle Br Genesee River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49-PA 49 over Middle Br Genesee River carry?

About 1,281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 49-PA 49 over Middle Br Genesee River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49-PA 49 over Middle Br Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.