US Bridges

SR 249 over Over Cowanesque River

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · E.Of Westfield-Cowanesque · Structure no. 000000000032842

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 249 over Over Cowanesque River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 249 over Over Cowanesque River in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 89 years old, older 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 249
CrossesOver Cowanesque River
LocationE.Of Westfield-Cowanesque
RouteState Highway 249
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.93635, -77.48126
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

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 Over Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 249 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 August 2024.

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

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

How long is SR 249 over Over Cowanesque River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 249 over Over Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.