US Bridges

SR 49 over Over Troups Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Knoxville · Structure no. 000000000032827

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Over Troups Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Over Troups Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesOver Troups Creek
LocationBoro of Knoxville
RouteState Highway 49
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.95781, -77.4441
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 SR 49 over Over Troups Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Over Troups Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Over Troups Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 49 over Over Troups Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Over Troups Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.