SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River
GoodTioga County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI W of Nelson · Structure no. 000000000032833
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,839
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3,839 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,861 by 2032. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 49 over 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 June 2022.
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 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.