Pa 49 over Cowanesque River
GoodTioga County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E of Westfield · Structure no. 000000000032821
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,910
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 49 over Cowanesque River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 49 over Cowanesque River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 77 years old, older 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 4,910 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,559 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 49 over Cowanesque River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Pa 49 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 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 49 over Cowanesque River carry?
About 4,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Pa 49 over Cowanesque River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 49 over Cowanesque River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.