US Bridges

SR 249 over Blair Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Village of Little Marsh · Structure no. 000000000032852

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

About this bridge

SR 249 over Blair Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 249 over Blair Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,186 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 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 249
CrossesBlair Creek
LocationVillage of Little Marsh
RouteState Highway 249
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.87734, -77.40191
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 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 and pedestrian
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 Blair Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 249 over Blair 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 Blair Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 249 over Blair Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 249 over Blair Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.