US Bridges

SR 249 over Over Crooked Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N of Little Marsh · Structure no. 000000000032848

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 249 over Over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 249 over Over Crooked Creek 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesSR 249
CrossesOver Crooked Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N of Little Marsh
RouteState Highway 249
Coordinates41.88089, -77.42241
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed52.2 mi (84 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 Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 249 over Over Crooked 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 249 over Over Crooked Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 249 over Over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 249 over Over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.