US Bridges

SR 449-PA 449 over West Br Genesee River

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Genesee · Structure no. 000000000030247

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,199
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 449-PA 449 over West Br Genesee River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 449-PA 449 over West Br Genesee River in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 101 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 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,169 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 449-PA 449
CrossesWest Br Genesee River
LocationGenesee
RouteState Highway 449
Coordinates41.99153, -77.8701
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,199 (2024)
Projected traffic2,169 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$726,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 449-PA 449 over West Br Genesee River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SR 449-PA 449 over West 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 449-PA 449 over West Br Genesee River carry?

About 1,199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 449-PA 449 over West Br Genesee River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 449-PA 449 over West Br Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.