US Bridges

SR 249 over Over Tr. Crooked Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · .75 MI W of Little Marsh · Structure no. 000000000032850

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 249 over Over Tr. Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 249 over Over Tr. Crooked Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 1,186 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,782 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 249
CrossesOver Tr. Crooked Creek
Location.75 MI W of Little Marsh
RouteState Highway 249
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.88282, -77.41048
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,186 (2023)
Projected traffic1,782 by 2032
Trucks22%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 249 over Over Tr. Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 249 over Over Tr. Crooked Creek 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 249 over Over Tr. Crooked Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 249 over Over Tr. Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.