US Bridges

SR 249 over Trib Cowanesque River

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI E of Westfield · Structure no. 000000000032841

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 249 over Trib Cowanesque River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 249 over Trib Cowanesque River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesSR 249
CrossesTrib Cowanesque River
Location3 MI E of Westfield
RouteState Highway 249
Coordinates41.93874, -77.48288
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2024)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 249 over Trib Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 249 over Trib 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 249 over Trib Cowanesque River carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 249 over Trib Cowanesque River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 249 over Trib Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.