US Bridges

SR 449-PA 449 over Pine Creek

Good

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Brookland · Structure no. 000000000057147

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 449-PA 449 over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 449-PA 449 over Pine Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 449-PA 449
CrossesPine Creek
LocationBrookland
RouteState Highway 449
Coordinates41.83054, -77.79733
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 449-PA 449 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 449-PA 449 over Pine Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 449-PA 449 over Pine Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 449-PA 449 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 449-PA 449 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.