US Bridges

SR 349 over Over Wattles Run

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI N of Gaines · Structure no. 000000000032901

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
691
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 349 over Over Wattles Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 349 over Over Wattles Run in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 691 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 349
CrossesOver Wattles Run
Location5 MI N of Gaines
RouteState Highway 349
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.82039, -77.5756
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2024)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 349 over Over Wattles Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 349 over Over Wattles Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 349 over Over Wattles Run carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 349 over Over Wattles Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 349 over Over Wattles Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.