US Bridges

SR 49 over Cowanesque River

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Borough of Westfield · Structure no. 000000000032819

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Cowanesque River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 49 over Cowanesque River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 4,304 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,311 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesCowanesque River
LocationBorough of Westfield
RouteState Highway 49
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.91877, -77.54217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,304 (2024)
Projected traffic5,311 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Cowanesque River carry?

About 4,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Cowanesque River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.