US Bridges

SR 49-PA 49 over Ludington Run

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW Ulysses · Structure no. 000000000030184

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,236
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49-PA 49 over Ludington Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 49-PA 49 over Ludington Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49-PA 49
CrossesLudington Run
Location1 MI SW Ulysses
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.89219, -77.79036
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating53 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 width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2023)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$415,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49-PA 49 over Ludington 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49-PA 49 over Ludington Run carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49-PA 49 over Ludington Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.