US Bridges

On Tsr 547 over Cowanesque River

Good

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Elmer · Structure no. 000000000048768

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 547 over Cowanesque River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying On Tsr 547 over Cowanesque River in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOn Tsr 547
CrossesCowanesque River
LocationElmer
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.90944, -77.61276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2024)
Projected traffic104 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 On Tsr 547 over Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Tsr 547 over Cowanesque River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does On Tsr 547 over Cowanesque River carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is On Tsr 547 over Cowanesque River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 547 over Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.