US Bridges

SR 49-PA 49 over Cowanesque River

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SE Harrison Valley · Structure no. 000000000039522

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,635
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49-PA 49 over Cowanesque River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 49-PA 49 over Cowanesque River in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,635 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49-PA 49
CrossesCowanesque River
Location1 MI SE Harrison Valley
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.92937, -77.62852
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,635 (2024)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49-PA 49 over Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49-PA 49 over Cowanesque 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49-PA 49 over Cowanesque River carry?

About 1,635 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 49-PA 49 over Cowanesque River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49-PA 49 over Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.