US Bridges

SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E of Elkland · Structure no. 000000000032831

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,839
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 89 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 3,839 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,861 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesOver Cowanesque River
Location0.5 MI E of Elkland
RouteState Highway 49
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.98743, -77.30184
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,839 (2024)
Projected traffic5,861 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SR 49 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River carry?

About 3,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.