T-481 W Tannery ST over N Br Cowanesque River
PoorPosted for loadPotter County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI from Rt 49 · Structure no. 000000000030445
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-481 W Tannery ST over N Br Cowanesque River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-481 W Tannery ST over N Br Cowanesque River in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 74 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-481 W Tannery ST over N Br Cowanesque River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is T-481 W Tannery ST over N Br Cowanesque River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does T-481 W Tannery ST over N Br Cowanesque River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is T-481 W Tannery ST over N Br Cowanesque River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T-481 W Tannery ST over N Br Cowanesque River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.