SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River
FairTioga County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E of Nelson · Structure no. 000000000032835
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 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 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 3,839 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,861 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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 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 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 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over Over Cowanesque River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.