US Bridges

Pa 249 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI W of Little Marsh · Structure no. 000000000032851

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 249 over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 249 over Crooked Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 93 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 249
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.5 MI W of Little Marsh
RouteState Highway 249
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.88234, -77.40857
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 249 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Pa 249 over 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 Pa 249 over Crooked Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa 249 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 249 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.