US Bridges

SR 49 over Over Baldwin Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI W of Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000000032837

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,839
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Over Baldwin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Over Baldwin Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesOver Baldwin Creek
Location4 MI W of Lawrenceville
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates41.97019, -77.1916
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,839 (2024)
Projected traffic5,861 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Over Baldwin Creek 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 2023.

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

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

How long is SR 49 over Over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.