US Bridges

Pa 49 over Skinner Hollow

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI E of Westfield Boro · Structure no. 000000000032825

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 49 over Skinner Hollow is a concrete slab carrying Pa 49 over Skinner Hollow in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,062 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,743 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 49
CrossesSkinner Hollow
Location3 MI E of Westfield Boro
RouteState Highway 49
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.93875, -77.48406
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,062 (2024)
Projected traffic3,743 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 49 over Skinner Hollow built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 49 over Skinner Hollow 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 Pa 49 over Skinner Hollow carry?

About 3,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 49 over Skinner Hollow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 49 over Skinner Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.