US Bridges

T-583 Harrison RD over Cowanesque River

PoorClosed to traffic

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft NE of SR 49 · Structure no. 000000000030449

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-583 Harrison RD over Cowanesque River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-583 Harrison RD over Cowanesque River in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-583 Harrison RD
CrossesCowanesque River
Location500 Ft NE of SR 49
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.92458, -77.62451
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-583 Harrison RD over Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is T-583 Harrison RD over 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-583 Harrison RD over Cowanesque River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T-583 Harrison RD over Cowanesque River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T-583 Harrison RD over Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.