US Bridges

S.R.249 over North Brook

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 0.5MI North of Austinburg · Structure no. 000000000032839

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,144
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.249 over North Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S.R.249 over North Brook in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,144 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,962 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R.249
CrossesNorth Brook
Location0.5MI North of Austinburg
RouteState Highway 249
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.9998, -77.50365
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,144 (2024)
Projected traffic1,962 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 S.R.249 over North Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R.249 over North Brook 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 S.R.249 over North Brook carry?

About 1,144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is S.R.249 over North Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S.R.249 over North Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.